Municipal Election

Municipal Elections – Your Vote Matters

The Village of Gold River is governed by a council of five elected officials: one mayor and four councillors. Council operates at policy level and delegates day-to-day operations through the chief administrative officer to Village staff.

A municipal election is held every four years in all communities across British Columbia. The next election will be held October 17, 2026. Voters will elect one mayor and four councillors for a four-year term.

Local government voting rights are granted to citizens based on residency or property ownership. There is no corporate or business vote in local elections. 

Key Dates

Information for Candidates

If you are considering running for Mayor or Councillor, the nomination window runs from 9 a.m. on Tuesday, September 1, 2026 to 4 p.m. on Friday, September 11, 2026.

Nomination packages will be available at the Gold River Village Office, 499 Muchalat Drive, during regular business hours. (Date to be provided).

Candidate Information can be found through the Elections BC website, including online learning modules regarding Campaign Financing, Electoral Organizations and Third Party Advertising.