The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen will hold a referendum for electors in the proposed municipality of Okanagan Falls.
The question will read, “Are you in favour of incorporating Okanagan Falls as a municipality?”
Advance voting will be held Wednesday, March 12 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the regional district’s main office, 101 Martin St., Penticton.
General voting will be held Saturday, March 22 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Okanagan Falls Recreation Centre, 1141 Cedar St., Okanagan Falls.
There is no need to register in advance, as the registration of qualified electors will take place at the time of voting.
Those voting will be required to make a declaration that they meet certain requirements. The requirements can be found online at rdosregionalconnections.ca.
Resident electors must produce two pieces of identification, at least one with a signature. Picture identification is not necessary. The identification must prove both residency and identity.
Non-resident property electors must produce two pieces of identification, at least one with a signature, to prove identity, provide proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property by completing a Non-Resident Property Elector Registration form, and, if there is more than one owner, provide written consent from a majority of the property owners to one owner voting.
Mail-in voting is also available. Mail-in ballot packages can be requested by filling out the Application for Mail-In Ballot Package form, or in person at the regional district’s main office in Penticton.
Those wanting mail-in ballots can also contact the regional district’s legislative services at elections@rdos.bc.ca or 250-492-0237 (toll-free 1-877-610-3737).
