If you would like to email the Mayor and all City Council please email mayorandcouncil@victoria.ca. In 2013, more than 5,000 people voted in the mayor’s race, which had five candidates. "I certainly want to wish Rawley McCoy well in his service as mayor. On Saturday, Nov. 15, voters across British Columbia went to the polls in the 2014 civic elections. election 2020: Horgan expresses gratitude after projected win, talks dealing with coronavirus, B.C. With this many options I can't imagine anyone getting 50% of the votes. McCoy ran against three other candidates, and most in Victoria assumed a runoff was certain. 1 Centennial Square Victoria, BC V8W 1P6 Telephone: 250.385.5711Contact the webmaster, Council and Committee Meeting Webcast, Agendas and Minutes. Get a roundup of the most important and intriguing national stories delivered to your inbox every weekday. As in 2018, I will not accept any donations from developers.". McCoy took a sizable lead in early voting, and that margin held up as the final votes came in at 9:30 p.m. McCoy took 53% of votes from people who voted early or by mail in Saturday’s elections. Mostly cloudy skies. "As an independent candidate, I do not have the significant financial backing that's available for major party candidates," the email, authorised by Cr Capp, read. Coming soon. Lisa Helps is running for re-election in Victoria. City staff will be bringing a report to Victoria’s council to finalize details in September. There are 36 polling places in Victoria County where registered voters can cast their vote on Saturday. An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. James Cook became the first non-aboriginal person to set foot on Vancouver Island in 1778. Thank you for reading! "I'm looking forward to taking that mantle Tuesday.". Home The larger blue ballot paper is for the election of the nine councillors. Please log in, or sign up for a new account and purchase a subscription to continue reading. border, SNL cold open spoofs final U.S. presidential debate between Trump, Biden, This beetle’s exterior is so strong it can get run over by a car and still survive, B.C. Your current subscription does not provide access to this content. Please use the button below to manage your account. PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CAPS LOCK. Low 72F. municipal election 2018: Victoria results. Architect Rawley McCoy will be Victoria’s next mayor after winning more than 51% of all votes cast in Saturday’s local election, according to the unofficial results. Ron Sandidge Each Councillor is assigned as a liaison for a specific neighbourhood. Letter: Do you want this country to continue the march toward socialism? said: Dale Turner Since then Helps has focused on building new affordable housing, separated bike lanes downtown and the start of construction on a regional sewage treatment facility. We'd love to hear eyewitness Kristin Holub takes a selfie with her father, Rawley McCoy, newly elected Victoria mayor, at his elections results watch party at Mumphord’s Place. Threats of harming another Justin Urbano, Victoria City Council candidate, kisses his daughter, Kaezlyn, 3, during mayoral candidate Rawley McCoy's election results watch party at Mumphord's Place Restaurant in Victoria. No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism You think it's a possibility, but you never want to go there," McCoy said about winning the mayor's seat. of what you see. The bike lane network has been controversial, leading to parking issues and traffic problems. Results will be available after Friday 30 October, following the close of the postal vote receipt period. Elected to council are incumbents Ben Isitt, Jeremy Loveday, Geoff Young, Charlayne Thornton-Joe and Marianne Alto. Don’t be a troll. The small pink ballot paper is for the election of the Leadership Team, which consists of the Lord Mayor and Deputy Lord Mayor. Minor party the Greens led by Samantha Ratnamalso contested the elec… Our weekly newsletter will deliver expert analysis of the race to the White House from our US correspondent Matthew Knott. Don't Threaten. Lisa Helps (born April 6, 1976) is a Canadian politician, the current mayor of Victoria, British Columbia, with her inauguration taking place on December 4, 2014. Published on 19 October 2019. > Key information. Civic elections occur every four years on the third Saturday in October. Lisa Helps has been elected mayor of Victoria over incumbent Mayor Dean Fortin. We have used your information to see if you have a subscription with us, but did not find one. voters cast ballots in provincial election, Coronavirus: Halton Region restaurants fear Ontario will stop indoor dining, B.C. Questions, tips, or ideas? Mayor Lisa Helps 250.361.0200 mayor@victoria.ca Councillor Marianne Alto 250.361.0216 malto@victoria.ca. said: I was at the Trump parade and their were like over 300 vehicles . ", Carter said in a phone interview Saturday night that he wished McCoy "nothing but the best. WATCH: All you need to know about the 2018 Victoria election. She narrowly defeated incumbent mayor Dean Fortin in the 2014 municipal election. Click here. Members of Council are elected to a four-year term of office. A campaign spokeswoman said Cr Capp had maintained from the start that no City of Melbourne databases had been used to compile the list of recipients. I'm encouraged by the uptick in voting this year, I think it's because of how many positions are open and the number of people vying for them. person will not be tolerated. Victoria City Council consists of one Mayor and eight Councillors. Mayor Rawley McCoy and Councilmen Mark Loffgren and Dr. Andrew Young were sworn into office …. Don’t be a troll. Each Councillor is assigned as a liaison for a specific neighbourhood. Background Be Truthful. We hope that you enjoy our free content. McCoy led the runner-up in the race, Vic Morgan, by more than 25 percentage points. This just show how well the Victoria Advocate reporting is. inflammatory or off-topic messages, or personal attacks. Each Councillor is assigned as a liaison for a specific neighbourhood. Polasek defeated challenger Richard DeAses in that race. or anything. This email will send daily with the most recent updates of news regarding the Covid-19 coronavirus significant to our area. To subscribe, click here. Our daily email with major news stories and a link to our latest e-edition. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, "I support people who know what they're doing, and Rawley knows what he's doing," Reyna said. Carter had about 15%, and Meacham had about 6%. Helps will be heavily favoured to win re-election, with the only candidates publicly interested so far having no substantial political experience. Contact Mayor & Council, If you would like to email the Mayor and all City Council please email mayorandcouncil@victoria.ca. Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Vic Morgan, mayoral candidate, poses for a portrait with his wife, Mary Jane, and dog, Lawrence, outside of their home on election day in Victoria. Thank you for reading! > The province’s capital is bordered by Oak Bay, Saanich, Esquimalt and the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Already a subscriber? Lord mayor Sally Capp cleared of wrongdoing in election campaign. Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. > border, Tory probe would hurt coronavirus pandemic response, says immunity task force chair, 2,145 more coronavirus cases confirmed as Canadian total pushes past 215,000, B.C. Want to discuss? Ricky Mumphord, Mumphord’s Place Restaurant co-owner, talks to mayoral candidate Rawley McCoy during his election results watch party at Mumphord’s Place Restaurant in Victoria. The most recent election was held on October 20, 2018. Vic Morgan waits for election numbers at his watch party at Aero Crafters in Victoria on Saturday afternoon. Use the 'Report' link on You are here: Ciara McCarthy covers local government for the Victoria Advocate as a Report for America corps member. each comment to let us know of abusive posts. said: Lol,Tucker Carlson,PragerU....RW entertainers...Not even Fox News takes Tucker Carlson seriously... https://www.businessinsider.com/fox-news-karen-mcdougal-case-tucker-carlson-2020-9. Aboriginal families have lived on Southern Vancouver Island for generations, well before Capt. Share with Us. > The first-term incumbent Labor government, led by Premier Daniel Andrews, won a second four-year term, defeating the Liberal/National Coalition opposition, led by Opposition Leader Matthew Guy. UPDATE: Lisa Helps re-elected as mayor of Victoria. Home This email is sent about 5am daily and includes the most recent death notices and obituaries from The Victoria Advocate. B.C. Steve Meacham, mayoral candidate, poses for a portrait with his wife, Karen, and dog, Ginger, outside of their home on election day in Victoria. Error! election 2020: Horgan expresses gratitude after projected win, talks dealing with coronavirus, B.C. In total, almost 6,000 people cast a ballot for Victoria's next mayor, considerably more votes cast than in the last two mayoral races/. Town welcomes new Mayor and Councillors. Please purchase a subscription to continue reading. The final polls are coming in but Global News is calling it for Helps, by 89 votes. Morgan, the former president of the University of Houston-Victoria, received 25% of votes. Ron Reyna shows early election results to mayoral candidate Rawley McCoy during his election results watch party at Mumphord's Place Restaurant in Victoria. Members of Council are elected to a four-year term of office. Thank you for signing in! > She is the second woman, after Gretchen Brewin, to be elected mayor of the city. She inherited the Johnson Street Bridge project, which was late and over-budget. Members of Council are elected to a four-year term of office. Brent Carter, mayoral candidate, waves to cars driving into Holy Family Catholic Church to vote on election day in Victoria. Victoria election results 2014: Full results, Ontario reports over 1K new coronavirus cases, setting single-day record, B.C. You can reach her at cmccarthy@vicad.com or at 580-6597 or on Twitter at @mccarthy_ciara. The four mayoral candidates, from left, Steve Meacham, Brent Carter, Rawley McCoy and Vic Morgan, wait for the community debate to begin at the University of Houston-Victoria. Transparency. Civic elections occur every four years on the third Saturday in October. Please see our Commenting Policy for more.