Title
2026 Election Planning to Increase Voter Turnout and Candidate Diversity
Recommendation
The Governance and First Nations Relations Committee recommends to the Capital Regional District Board:
1. That staff create a resource page on the CRD website with links to the election webpages of CRD municipalities;
2. That staff develop candidate information sessions for Electoral Area Directors and Salt Spring Island Local Community Commissioners to be held prior to the 2026 general local election;
3. That mail ballot voting be promoted early and often to encourage voter participation in the 2026 general local election; and
4. That staff consider inclusivity in addition to accessibility in selection of polling places.
(WP - JDF, SGI, SSI)