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Шаблон:Short description Шаблон:Infobox legislature Chilliwack City Council is the governing body for the City of Chilliwack, British Columbia. Its powers and responsibilities are regulated through the Local Government Act, and the Community Charter. It has the power of a natural person, the power to expropriate, and the power to establish and enforce bylaws. It raises funds through property taxes and user fees, and can borrow a limited amount through the Municipal Finance Authority of British Columbia to pay for capital costs.[1]

Membership

The council consists of the mayor plus 6 councillors elected at-large every 4 years on the third Saturday in October. The most recent election took place on October 15, 2022; the next election will take place on October 17, 2026.[2]

Ken Popove Mayor
Chris Kloot Councillor
Jason Lum Councillor
Bud Mercer Councillor
Nicole Huitema Read Councillor
Jeff Shields Councillor
Harv Westeringh Councillor

Committees

Advisory Committees are composed of two Council members to act as Chair and Vice Chair, community representatives appointed by Council, and City staff.

Accessibility and Inclusion Advisory Committee

The AIAC identifies accessibility barriers for individuals using city resources, including parks and civic facilities, and advises Council on how to remove and prevent those barriers.[3]

Affordable Housing & Development Advisory Committee

The AHDC advises Council on the implementation of the City’s Affordable Housing Strategy and other policies and strategies to address housing needs in the community.[4]

Agricultural & Rural Advisory Committee

The ARAC is a Select Committee established by Council to serve as an advisory/liaison body between Council and the rural neighbourhoods in Chilliwack. The committee looks at policy issues with respect to service delivery in rural areas and also provides advice to Council on matters relating to agriculture, agri-business and agri-tourism.[5]

Chilliwack Parks and Trails Advisory Committee

The CPTAC serves as an advisory/liaison body between Council and park/ trail users within the City.[6]

Community Safety Governance Committee

The purpose of the CSGC is to support interagency collaboration and promote systemic change to improve community safety, through implementation of actions identified in the Chilliwack Community Safety Plan.[7]

Design Review Advisory Committee

The DRAC is a Select Committee established to advise Council on design related issues.[8]

Heritage Advisory Committee

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Chilliwack City Hall National Historic Site

The HAC advises Council on the implementation of the Heritage Strategic Action Plan and other related topics.[9]

Public Art Advisory Committee

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Use Your Voice, Kevin Ledo 2020 for Chilliwack Mural Festival

The PAAC is a Select Committee established by Council as an advisory/liaison body between Council and the arts community. The committee advises Council on the integration of public art throughout the City.[10]

Public Safety Advisory Committee

The PSAC is a Select Committee focusing on current and emerging public safety issues. The committee addresses bylaw matters, fire regulations, safety issues, and proceeds from crime. The committee consists of 15 voting members appointed by Council, plus two elected officials representing Council as Chair and Vice Chair.[11]

Transportation Advisory Committee

The TAC is a Select Committee established as an advisory/liaison body between Council and the public. The Committee advises on issues relating to transportation, traffic management and transit.[12]

Election results

2022

The estimated eligible voter turnout for 2022 was 24.8%, 4.4% lower than the provincial average of 29.2%. The results for mayor were as follows:

Mayoral candidate Vote %
Ken Popove (incumbent) 12,028 74.78
Ian Carmichael 4,056 25.22

The results for councillor were as follows:

Top 6 candidates elected

Council candidate Vote %
Jason Lum (incumbent) 10,766 13.27
Chris Kloot (incumbent) 9,482 11.69
Nicole Huitema Read 9,153 11.28
Jeff Shields (incumbent) 8,622 10.63
Harv Westeringh (incumbent) 8,048 9.92
Bud Mercer (incumbent) 7,970 9.82
Amber Price 7,488 9.23
Jared Mumford 6,013 7.41
Mike McLatchy 4,709 5.80
Debora Soutar 4,673 5.76
Brent Bowker 3,191 3.93
Craig Hill 1,029 1.27

2018

The estimated eligible voter turnout for 2018 was 39%, which was 3.4% higher than the provincial average of 35.5%. The results were as follows:

Mayor

*One elected
1 * Ken Popove 8,432
2 Sharon Gaetz 7,426
3 Sam Waddington 6,988
4 Dave Rowan 775
5 Brigida Crosbie 409

Councillors

*Six (6) elected
1 * Jason Lum 15,604
2 * Chris Kloot 13,298
3 * Bud Mercer 12,053
4 * Jeff Shields 10,857
5 * Sue Attrill 10,113
6 * Harv Westeringh 8,745
7 Louis De Jaeger 7,931
8 Terry Cross 6,310
9 Patti MacAhonic 6,227
10 Sandy Mathies 5,677
11 Debora Soutar 5,341
12 Lisa Morry 4,676
13 Ken Smith 3,386
14 Cameron Hull 2,547

2014

Mayor (by votes)
Gaetz, Sharon 10.183
Hull, Cameron 2,731
Cauchi, Raymond 1,066
Councillors (by votes)
Waddington, Sam 8,680
Lum, Jason 7,842
Popove, Ken 7,548
Stam, Chuck 7,132
Attrill, Sue 6,027
Kloot, Chris 4,916

2011

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Chilliwack city council election results for 2011
Source: chilliwack.ca. Retrieved 3 March 2014
Sharon Gaetz Acclaimed
Chuck Stam 5,386
Ken Popove 4,876
Jason Lum 4,423
Ken Huttema 4,136
Sue Attrill 3,997
Stewart McLean 3,140
Ron Browne 2,941
Brenda Currie 2,358
Dick Harrington 2,206
Gerry Goosen 1,677
Gord Kornelsen 1,536
Phill Bruce 1,186
Ron Wedel 1,040
Mitchell Nosko 927
Mike Britton 812
Ian B. Carmichael 546
Garth Glassel 418
Chad Eros 397
Rob Stelmaschuk 329
Roger Alan Myers 179
Total ballots cast 9,343[13]

2008

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Chilliwack city council election results for 2008
Source: chilliwack.ca. Retrieved 3 March 2014
Sharon Gaetz 8,889
Wayne Massey 2,324
Norm Smith 925
Chuck Stam 8,769
Pat Clark 8,718
Diane Janzen 7,870
Sue Attril 5,820
Stewart McLean 4,478
Ken Huttema 4,234
Ian B. Carmichael 3,311
Roop Virk 2,789
Harry Wiens 2,643
Gary Baars 2,198
Gord Currie 1,718
Mike Britton 1,503
Tom McMahon 1,111
Hans Mulder 1,095
Darlene Van Rooy 1,022
Bob Watson 851
Lothar Drews 847
Rob Stelmaschuk 795
Richard Desmarteau 482
Total ballots cast 12,633[14]

2005

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Chilliwack city council election results for 2005
Source: chilliwack.ca. Retrieved 3 March 2014
Clint Hames Acclaimed
Sharon Gaetz 5,205
Pat Clark 4,875
Chuck Stam 4,697
Mark Andersen 4,581
Mel Folkman 4,391
Dorothy Kostrzewa 4,062
Rob Kilfoyle 1,643
David Burnie 1,560
Norm Siefken 1,512
Total ballots cast 7,406[15]

2003 (by-election)

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Chilliwack city council by-election results for 2003
Source: chilliwack.ca. Retrieved 4 March 2014
Pat Clark 1,396
Diane Darke 692
Gord Currie 445
Ken Byl 348
Ernie Crey 284
Mike Britton 222
Stewart McLean 105
Robert Chambers 95
Darrell Fellardeau 73
Brian Carlisle 38
Elaine Stover 25
Les Mackenzie 16
Total ballots cast 3,739[16]

Former members

References

Шаблон:Reflist

External links

Шаблон:Canadian Legislative Bodies