Maple Ridge
General Election is Saturday November 15, 2008
8:00am – 8:00pm
Who Can Vote?
You live in the District of Maple Ridge OR You own property in the District of Maple Ridge
Plus you must meet all of the following criteria:
- You must be a Canadian citizen
- You must be 18 years of age or older on general voting day (November 15, 2008)
- You must have been a resident of B.C. for at least six months immediately before you register to vote
- You must have been a resident of Maple Ridge or owned property for at least 30 days immediately before you register to vote
- You have not been disqualified from voting
I.D. Required
You must provide at least two pieces of identification when you arrive to vote that contains at least one photo and one signature. Examples of acceptable I.D. are:
- B.C. Care Card
- Social Insurance card
- Citizenship Card
- Property tax notice
- Credit card or debit card
- B.C. ID card from Motor Vehicle Branch
- I.C.B.C. Owner’s Certificate of Insurance and Vehicle License
- Utility bill for electricity, natural gas, water, telephone or cable services
When to Vote
General Voting Day
Saturday November 15, 2008, 8:00am – 8:00pm
Advance Voting
For the first time, anyone is now welcome to participate in the advance voting sessions. Advance voting will take place:
November 5 & 8 from 8am – 8pm
Municipal Hall, 11995 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, B.C.
Mobile Voting Facilities
The District provides special voting opportunities in medical or assisted-living facilities for electors who suffer from an illness, disability or injury that makes them otherwise unable to participate in the other election opportunities.
Updated information on how to participate in mobile voting or contact the elections office at 604-467-7482
Voting By Mail
Restricted only to those who suffer from an illness injury or disability that makes them otherwise unable to attend a polling station OR will be out of the city on election day and all the advance voting days
The District's mail-in application form
Return application to receive a voting package mailed out from the District beginning October 29, 2008
Return ballots in time to be received by November 15.
Where to Vote on General Election Day
Visit the District's website for information on voting locations.
Contact
Maple Ridge Elections Office
11995 Haney Place
Maple Ridge, B.C. V2X 6A9
Tel: 604-467-7482