Chilliwack City Council
Chilliwack City Council | |
|---|---|
| Type | |
| Type | |
| Leadership | |
Mayor |
Ken Popove since 2018 |
| Structure | |
| Seats | 6 councillors and mayor |
| Committees |
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| Elections | |
| Plurality at-large voting | |
Last election |
October 15, 2022 |
Next election |
October 17, 2026 |
| Meeting place | |
| Council Chambers Chilliwack City Hall Chilliwack, British Columbia | |
| Website | |
| chilliwack | |
Chilliwack City Council is the governing body for the City of Chilliwack, British Columbia. Its powers and responsibilities are regulated through the Local Government Act, and the Community Charter. It has the power of a natural person, the power to expropriate, and the power to establish and enforce bylaws. It raises funds through property taxes and user fees, and can borrow a limited amount through the Municipal Finance Authority of British Columbia to pay for capital costs.
Membership
The council consists of the mayor plus 6 councillors elected at-large every 4 years on the third Saturday in October. The most recent election took place on October 15, 2022; the next election will take place on October 17, 2026.
| Ken Popove | Mayor |
| Chris Kloot | Councillor |
| Jason Lum | Councillor |
| Bud Mercer | Councillor |
| Nicole Huitema Read | Councillor |
| Jeff Shields | Councillor |
| Harv Westeringh | Councillor |
Committees
Advisory Committees are composed of two Council members to act as Chair and Vice Chair, community representatives appointed by Council, and City staff.
Accessibility and Inclusion Advisory Committee
The AIAC identifies accessibility barriers for individuals using city resources, including parks and civic facilities, and advises Council on how to remove and prevent those barriers.
Affordable Housing & Development Advisory Committee
The AHDC advises Council on the implementation of the City’s Affordable Housing Strategy and other policies and strategies to address housing needs in the community.
Agricultural & Rural Advisory Committee
The ARAC is a Select Committee established by Council to serve as an advisory/liaison body between Council and the rural neighbourhoods in Chilliwack. The committee looks at policy issues with respect to service delivery in rural areas and also provides advice to Council on matters relating to agriculture, agri-business and agri-tourism.
Chilliwack Parks and Trails Advisory Committee
The CPTAC serves as an advisory/liaison body between Council and park/ trail users within the City.
Community Safety Governance Committee
The purpose of the CSGC is to support interagency collaboration and promote systemic change to improve community safety, through implementation of actions identified in the Chilliwack Community Safety Plan.
Design Review Advisory Committee
The DRAC is a Select Committee established to advise Council on design related issues.
Heritage Advisory Committee
The HAC advises Council on the implementation of the Heritage Strategic Action Plan and other related topics.
Public Art Advisory Committee
The PAAC is a Select Committee established by Council as an advisory/liaison body between Council and the arts community. The committee advises Council on the integration of public art throughout the City.
Public Safety Advisory Committee
The PSAC is a Select Committee focusing on current and emerging public safety issues. The committee addresses bylaw matters, fire regulations, safety issues, and proceeds from crime. The committee consists of 15 voting members appointed by Council, plus two elected officials representing Council as Chair and Vice Chair.
Transportation Advisory Committee
The TAC is a Select Committee established as an advisory/liaison body between Council and the public. The Committee advises on issues relating to transportation, traffic management and transit.
Election results
2022
The estimated eligible voter turnout for 2022 was 24.8%, 4.4% lower than the provincial average of 29.2%. The results for mayor were as follows:
| Mayoral candidate | Vote | % |
|---|---|---|
| Ken Popove (incumbent) | 12,028 | 74.78 |
| Ian Carmichael | 4,056 | 25.22 |
The results for councillor were as follows:
Top 6 candidates elected
| Council candidate | Vote | % |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Lum (incumbent) | 10,766 | 13.27 |
| Chris Kloot (incumbent) | 9,482 | 11.69 |
| Nicole Huitema Read | 9,153 | 11.28 |
| Jeff Shields (incumbent) | 8,622 | 10.63 |
| Harv Westeringh (incumbent) | 8,048 | 9.92 |
| Bud Mercer (incumbent) | 7,970 | 9.82 |
| Amber Price | 7,488 | 9.23 |
| Jared Mumford | 6,013 | 7.41 |
| Mike McLatchy | 4,709 | 5.80 |
| Debora Soutar | 4,673 | 5.76 |
| Brent Bowker | 3,191 | 3.93 |
| Craig Hill | 1,029 | 1.27 |
2018
The estimated eligible voter turnout for 2018 was 39%, which was 3.4% higher than the provincial average of 35.5%. The results were as follows:
Mayor
| 1 | * | Ken Popove | 8,432 |
| 2 | Sharon Gaetz | 7,426 | |
| 3 | Sam Waddington | 6,988 | |
| 4 | Dave Rowan | 775 | |
| 5 | Brigida Crosbie | 409 |
Councillors
| 1 | * | Jason Lum | 15,604 |
| 2 | * | Chris Kloot | 13,298 |
| 3 | * | Bud Mercer | 12,053 |
| 4 | * | Jeff Shields | 10,857 |
| 5 | * | Sue Attrill | 10,113 |
| 6 | * | Harv Westeringh | 8,745 |
| 7 | Louis De Jaeger | 7,931 | |
| 8 | Terry Cross | 6,310 | |
| 9 | Patti MacAhonic | 6,227 | |
| 10 | Sandy Mathies | 5,677 | |
| 11 | Debora Soutar | 5,341 | |
| 12 | Lisa Morry | 4,676 | |
| 13 | Ken Smith | 3,386 | |
| 14 | Cameron Hull | 2,547 |
2014
| Gaetz, Sharon | 10.183 |
| Hull, Cameron | 2,731 |
| Cauchi, Raymond | 1,066 |
| Waddington, Sam | 8,680 |
| Lum, Jason | 7,842 |
| Popove, Ken | 7,548 |
| Stam, Chuck | 7,132 |
| Attrill, Sue | 6,027 |
| Kloot, Chris | 4,916 |
2011
Source: chilliwack.ca. Retrieved 3 March 2014
| Sharon Gaetz | Acclaimed |
| Chuck Stam | 5,386 |
| Ken Popove | 4,876 |
| Jason Lum | 4,423 |
| Ken Huttema | 4,136 |
| Sue Attrill | 3,997 |
| Stewart McLean | 3,140 |
| Ron Browne | 2,941 |
| Brenda Currie | 2,358 |
| Dick Harrington | 2,206 |
| Gerry Goosen | 1,677 |
| Gord Kornelsen | 1,536 |
| Phill Bruce | 1,186 |
| Ron Wedel | 1,040 |
| Mitchell Nosko | 927 |
| Mike Britton | 812 |
| Ian B. Carmichael | 546 |
| Garth Glassel | 418 |
| Chad Eros | 397 |
| Rob Stelmaschuk | 329 |
| Roger Alan Myers | 179 |
| Total ballots cast | 9,343 |
2008
Source: chilliwack.ca. Retrieved 3 March 2014
| Sharon Gaetz | 8,889 |
| Wayne Massey | 2,324 |
| Norm Smith | 925 |
| Chuck Stam | 8,769 |
| Pat Clark | 8,718 |
| Diane Janzen | 7,870 |
| Sue Attril | 5,820 |
| Stewart McLean | 4,478 |
| Ken Huttema | 4,234 |
| Ian B. Carmichael | 3,311 |
| Roop Virk | 2,789 |
| Harry Wiens | 2,643 |
| Gary Baars | 2,198 |
| Gord Currie | 1,718 |
| Mike Britton | 1,503 |
| Tom McMahon | 1,111 |
| Hans Mulder | 1,095 |
| Darlene Van Rooy | 1,022 |
| Bob Watson | 851 |
| Lothar Drews | 847 |
| Rob Stelmaschuk | 795 |
| Richard Desmarteau | 482 |
| Total ballots cast | 12,633 |
2005
Source: chilliwack.ca. Retrieved 3 March 2014
| Clint Hames | Acclaimed |
| Sharon Gaetz | 5,205 |
| Pat Clark | 4,875 |
| Chuck Stam | 4,697 |
| Mark Andersen | 4,581 |
| Mel Folkman | 4,391 |
| Dorothy Kostrzewa | 4,062 |
| Rob Kilfoyle | 1,643 |
| David Burnie | 1,560 |
| Norm Siefken | 1,512 |
| Total ballots cast | 7,406 |
2003 (by-election)
Source: chilliwack.ca. Retrieved 4 March 2014
| Pat Clark | 1,396 |
| Diane Darke | 692 |
| Gord Currie | 445 |
| Ken Byl | 348 |
| Ernie Crey | 284 |
| Mike Britton | 222 |
| Stewart McLean | 105 |
| Robert Chambers | 95 |
| Darrell Fellardeau | 73 |
| Brian Carlisle | 38 |
| Elaine Stover | 25 |
| Les Mackenzie | 16 |
| Total ballots cast | 3,739 |
Former members
- Sharon Gaetz, 2008-2018
- Clint Hames, 1999-2008
- John Jansen, 1980-1987
- Dorothy Kostrzewa, 1969-2008
- John Les, 1987-1999