2026 General Local Election FAQ

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This page provides information to all City of Duncan candidates in the 2026 General Local Election in a fair, transparent, and consistent manner. Questions received from candidates will be posted here along with the corresponding responses as they become available. By publishing this information publicly, all candidates and members of the public can access the same information at the same time, helping to ensure an open and informed election process.

Questions are organized topically, with the most recent question under that topic appearing at the top.

Questions & Answers

Can you please share a copy of the City of Duncan's capital plan for the next 5 to 10 years?

Section 165 of the Community Charter establishes the planning period for a municipal financial plan at 5 years. The City of Duncan’s Detailed Capital Financial Plan 2026-2030 is available on the City’s website. Many of the City’s reports, plans, and publications, including the capital and operating financial plans and the annual municipal report, are available at duncan.ca/reports. The financial plan is adopted by bylaw. Many of the City’s Bylaws are available at duncan.ca/bylaws.

Can you provide information about the process to establish the 260 White Road supportive housing facility, including involvement of the BC Government, BC Housing, and selection of operator?

BC Housing chose to enact ‘paramountcy’, which means the site did not require a rezoning process or a public hearing. More information on this BC Housing-led project is available at the following resources:

Where can people find community safety information and how to report issues?

Community safety information and contact details are available at the following links:

Election and Voting Information

What order will candidate names appear on the ballot?

For the City of Duncan election for the Office of Councillor, the order of candidate names on the ballot is determined by lot in accordance with the City of Duncan Election and Assent Voting Bylaw No.3262, 2026 and section 117 of the Local Government Act. The order of names will be as follows:

  • Adrian Mulholland
  • Mark Anderson
  • Tom Duncan
  • Jessica Fetchko
  • Garry Bruce
  • Bradley Humenick
  • Dana Arthurs
  • Jenni Capps
  • Carol Newington
  • Bernice Timmer

For the School District No. 79 Trustee election, names are ordered alphabetically by surname in accordance with the Board of Education's Trustee Election Bylaw No. 26-01. For more information on the School Trustee election, visit sd79.bc.ca/board-of-education/trustees/trustee-elections.

If someone can't make it to the voting opportunities in October, can they still vote?

Yes. In addition to advance voting opportunities at the Duncan Fire Hall on October 7 and 13, this year the City is offering mail ballot voting. Qualified electors can request a mail ballot package until October 15, 2026 at 4:00pm. The Mail Ballot Request Form and additional information about mail ballot voting is available at duncan.ca/election/information-for-voters.

Can a non-Canadian citizen, but a resident of Duncan, vote?

No. To qualify as a resident or non-resident property elector, an individual must be a Canadian citizen per section 65 and 66 of the Local Government Act.

Will an under voted ballot be considered a spoiled ballot?

No. Selections on an under voted ballot will be counted. Electors can choose up to six candidates for the Office of Councillor, but are not required to choose six.

However, if more than six candidates are selected, that would be considered a spoiled ballot. Over voted ballots will be rejected by the vote tabulator machine, and the elector will be given the opportunity to complete a replacement ballot.

A business owner can only vote if the business is in the individual's name rather than a corporate name. Is this correct?

Correct. Voting rights are granted to citizens based on residency or property ownership. There is no corporate or business vote in local elections. This is established by Provincial legislation and is not something a municipality can change by bylaw. However, if a business owner also owns the building in their personal name, not a company name, then they would be eligible to vote as a non-resident property elector. If a person owns a property with one or more other individuals, only one person is eligible to vote as the non-resident property elector for that property. The owner entitled to vote must be designated, in writing, by the majority of the property owners. More information about non-resident property elector eligibility and a link to the non-resident property elector consent form is on the City's Information for Voters page.

Is early voting all taking place at the Fire Hall?

Yes. Both advance voting opportunities will take place at the Duncan Fire Hall, 486 Duncan Street, between the hours of 8:00 am – 8:00 pm on October 7th and October 13th.


City of Duncan Demographic Information

How many individual households are there in Duncan?

According to the 2021 Census, there are 2,455 occupied private dwellings in the City of Duncan.

There is more information about housing available in the City of Duncan Interim Housing Needs Report - 2024.

How many of those households are single family home in low density neighbourhoods?

According to the 2021 Census, there are 1,025 single-detached houses in Duncan, most of which are located in the low density residential zone.

How many of those households are condos, apartments, etc.?

According to the 2021 Census, there are 1,075 apartment dwellings in the City of Duncan, which includes both strata units and apartment units.

How many of those households are headed by seniors or are held by individual seniors?

According to the 2021 Census, 35.9% of the population is 65 or older. The average household size is 1.9.

What is the average income within the City of Duncan?

According to the 2021 Census, the average total income of economic families in private households in 2020 was $85,600; the average total income of couple-only economic families in 2020 was $78,000; the average total income of couple-with-children economic families in 2020 was $112,400; the average total income of one-parent economic families in 2020 was $65,500; and the average total income for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families in private households was $40,240.

This page provides information to all City of Duncan candidates in the 2026 General Local Election in a fair, transparent, and consistent manner. Questions received from candidates will be posted here along with the corresponding responses as they become available. By publishing this information publicly, all candidates and members of the public can access the same information at the same time, helping to ensure an open and informed election process.

Questions are organized topically, with the most recent question under that topic appearing at the top.

Questions & Answers

Can you please share a copy of the City of Duncan's capital plan for the next 5 to 10 years?

Section 165 of the Community Charter establishes the planning period for a municipal financial plan at 5 years. The City of Duncan’s Detailed Capital Financial Plan 2026-2030 is available on the City’s website. Many of the City’s reports, plans, and publications, including the capital and operating financial plans and the annual municipal report, are available at duncan.ca/reports. The financial plan is adopted by bylaw. Many of the City’s Bylaws are available at duncan.ca/bylaws.

Can you provide information about the process to establish the 260 White Road supportive housing facility, including involvement of the BC Government, BC Housing, and selection of operator?

BC Housing chose to enact ‘paramountcy’, which means the site did not require a rezoning process or a public hearing. More information on this BC Housing-led project is available at the following resources:

Where can people find community safety information and how to report issues?

Community safety information and contact details are available at the following links:

Election and Voting Information

What order will candidate names appear on the ballot?

For the City of Duncan election for the Office of Councillor, the order of candidate names on the ballot is determined by lot in accordance with the City of Duncan Election and Assent Voting Bylaw No.3262, 2026 and section 117 of the Local Government Act. The order of names will be as follows:

  • Adrian Mulholland
  • Mark Anderson
  • Tom Duncan
  • Jessica Fetchko
  • Garry Bruce
  • Bradley Humenick
  • Dana Arthurs
  • Jenni Capps
  • Carol Newington
  • Bernice Timmer

For the School District No. 79 Trustee election, names are ordered alphabetically by surname in accordance with the Board of Education's Trustee Election Bylaw No. 26-01. For more information on the School Trustee election, visit sd79.bc.ca/board-of-education/trustees/trustee-elections.

If someone can't make it to the voting opportunities in October, can they still vote?

Yes. In addition to advance voting opportunities at the Duncan Fire Hall on October 7 and 13, this year the City is offering mail ballot voting. Qualified electors can request a mail ballot package until October 15, 2026 at 4:00pm. The Mail Ballot Request Form and additional information about mail ballot voting is available at duncan.ca/election/information-for-voters.

Can a non-Canadian citizen, but a resident of Duncan, vote?

No. To qualify as a resident or non-resident property elector, an individual must be a Canadian citizen per section 65 and 66 of the Local Government Act.

Will an under voted ballot be considered a spoiled ballot?

No. Selections on an under voted ballot will be counted. Electors can choose up to six candidates for the Office of Councillor, but are not required to choose six.

However, if more than six candidates are selected, that would be considered a spoiled ballot. Over voted ballots will be rejected by the vote tabulator machine, and the elector will be given the opportunity to complete a replacement ballot.

A business owner can only vote if the business is in the individual's name rather than a corporate name. Is this correct?

Correct. Voting rights are granted to citizens based on residency or property ownership. There is no corporate or business vote in local elections. This is established by Provincial legislation and is not something a municipality can change by bylaw. However, if a business owner also owns the building in their personal name, not a company name, then they would be eligible to vote as a non-resident property elector. If a person owns a property with one or more other individuals, only one person is eligible to vote as the non-resident property elector for that property. The owner entitled to vote must be designated, in writing, by the majority of the property owners. More information about non-resident property elector eligibility and a link to the non-resident property elector consent form is on the City's Information for Voters page.

Is early voting all taking place at the Fire Hall?

Yes. Both advance voting opportunities will take place at the Duncan Fire Hall, 486 Duncan Street, between the hours of 8:00 am – 8:00 pm on October 7th and October 13th.


City of Duncan Demographic Information

How many individual households are there in Duncan?

According to the 2021 Census, there are 2,455 occupied private dwellings in the City of Duncan.

There is more information about housing available in the City of Duncan Interim Housing Needs Report - 2024.

How many of those households are single family home in low density neighbourhoods?

According to the 2021 Census, there are 1,025 single-detached houses in Duncan, most of which are located in the low density residential zone.

How many of those households are condos, apartments, etc.?

According to the 2021 Census, there are 1,075 apartment dwellings in the City of Duncan, which includes both strata units and apartment units.

How many of those households are headed by seniors or are held by individual seniors?

According to the 2021 Census, 35.9% of the population is 65 or older. The average household size is 1.9.

What is the average income within the City of Duncan?

According to the 2021 Census, the average total income of economic families in private households in 2020 was $85,600; the average total income of couple-only economic families in 2020 was $78,000; the average total income of couple-with-children economic families in 2020 was $112,400; the average total income of one-parent economic families in 2020 was $65,500; and the average total income for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families in private households was $40,240.

Page last updated: 24 Sep 2026, 03:59 PM