PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY given to the electors of the District of Houston that an election by voting is to be held to elect one Mayor, six Councillors, and two School District No. 54 Trustees, and that the following persons are candidates for each office:
MAYOR – One (1) to be elected
| Surname | Usual Names | Residential Address |
|---|---|---|
| BRIENEN | Shane | Houston BC |
| MUELLER | Lisa | Houston BC |
| THOMSON | Kyle | Houston BC |
COUNCILLOR – Six (6) to be elected
| Surname | Usual Names | Residential Address |
|---|---|---|
| BOWES | Mike | Houston BC |
| HOUGEN | Rebecca | Houston BC |
| LEBLANC | Greg | Houston BC |
| OEVERING | Amber | Houston BC |
| REITSMA | Troy | Houston BC |
| SHUMBUSHO | Glory | Houston BC |
| STRINGFELLOW | Thomas | Houston BC |
SCHOOL TRUSTEE – Two (2) to be elected
| Surname | Usual Names | Residential Address |
|---|---|---|
| DONDALE | Kellie-Lynn | Houston BC |
| REDFORD | Sharon | Houston BC |
| WILLIAMS | Jennifer | Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako Area G |
| WILLIAMSON | Matt | Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako Area A |
VOTING DATES AND LOCATIONS
GENERAL VOTING will be open to qualified electors of the District of Houston on:
Saturday, Saturday, October 17, 2026
between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm
at the Houston Community Hall (2302 Butler Avenue)
ADVANCED VOTING OPPORTUNITY will be open to qualified electors of the District of Houston on:
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm
at the Houston Community Hall (2302 Butler Avenue)
ELECTOR REGISTRATION
The registration of all electors for this election will take place at the time of voting. You will be required to make a declaration that you meet the requirements to be registered as set out below:
- be 18 years of age or older on general voting day;
- be a Canadian citizen;
- be a resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months at time of voting;
- be a resident of the District of Houston at time of voting;
- OR be a registered owner of real property in the District of Houston for at least 30 days at time of voting; and
- not be disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election or assent voting and not otherwise disqualified by law.
Resident electors must produce 2 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 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature) to prove identity, proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property, and, if there is more than one owner of the property, written consent from the other property owners.
Eligibility information for electoral area residents to vote in the School Trustee election for Houston – Zone 4 can be found on our website: https://houston.ca/our-government/elections/#voter-eligibility
Mail Ballot Voting
REQUESTING A MAIL BALLOT PACKAGE:
Qualified electors may vote by mail if they request to do so. During the period commencing on September 30, 2026 and before 4:00 pm on October 15, 2026, you must submit the following information to the District of Houston office in person or by mail (3367 12th Street, PO Box 370, Houston BC V0J 1Z0), by telephone (250-845-2238), or by email (corporate@houston.ca):
(1) Full name,
(2) Residential address,
(3) Address of the property in relation to which you are voting (for non-resident property
electors),
(4) Method of delivery of your mail ballot package:
- pick up at District office and name of person you authorize to pick up package for you, OR
- regular letter mail through Canada Post to residential address.
The District will mail ballot packages commencing on or about October 5, 2026. To be counted, your mail ballot must be received by the Chief Election Officer at the District of Houston (3367 12th Street) no later than 4:00 pm on Friday, October 16 or delivered to the Houston Community Hall (2302 Butler Avenue) no later than 8:00 pm on Saturday, October 17, 2026.
Karen Hogstead
Chief Election Officer
P: 250-845-2238 | E: corporate@houston.ca
Stefanie LeBlanc
Deputy Chief Election Officer
P: 250-845-2238 | E: grants@houston.ca
For more information, visit our website: https://houston.ca/our-government/elections/
