The next reign of local leaders are expected to be named Saturday night, as the North Cowichan 2022 municipal election gets underway.
There are three people in the running to replace the retiring Al Siebring as mayor – Rob Douglas, John Koury and Rosalie Sawrie. Incumbents Kate Marsh, Christopher Justice, Debra Toporowski and Tek Manhas are running again against 11 others for the six councillor positions.
Polls are open in Chemainus and Crofton from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m.
Where you can vote:
Chemainus 55+ Activity Centre
9824 Willow St., Chemainus, B.C.
Crofton Elementary School
8017 York Ave., Crofton, B.C.
Who you can vote for:
Three candidates for North Cowichan mayor garnering equal support
Personalities of North Cowichan councillor candidates on display
For Elections FAQ page for questions like what kind of identification to bring, click here.
What happens once polls close?
After 8 p.m. local time, election officials will begin counting and tallying the ballots.
Check out our website and Facebook page for full coverage of the results once polls close.