2025 School Trustee By-Election

 

General Voting Day for the Chilliwack School District trustee by-election is Saturday, March 1, 2025. The City of Chilliwack is conducting the by-election on behalf of the school district. Advance and special voting opportunities are available - check dates and locations at www.chilliwack.com/elections. 

 

School Trustees

School trustees are locally elected representatives of the public who advocate for public education on behalf of the community. Trustees are members of the Board of Education. The board sets strategic direction and local policy, establishes the district’s annual budget, and advocates for public education on behalf of the community. Trustees focus on student achievement and well-being. They make decisions to benefit the entire district while representing the interests of everyone in the community. 
 

The Ministry of Education sets the general direction for K-12 education including curriculum, funding amounts, and the legal framework within which boards must operate. The responsibilities of the Ministry of Education and boards of education are detailed in the School Act. 

FOR CANDIDATESFOR ELECTORS
  • Nomination Packages are available beginning Friday, January 2, 2025. 
  • General Voting Day is Saturday, March 1, 2025, from 8:00am to 8:00pm. 
  • The Nomination Period runs from January 14 (9:00am) to January 24, 2025 (4:00pm). 
  • Advance voting opportunities are available on
    Wednesday, February 19 and 26, 2025, from 8:00am to 8:00pm. 
  • The City of Chilliwack will declare candidates on January 24, 2025. 
  • From February 4 - 27 voters may request mail ballot packages. 
  • The Campaign Period runs from February 1 - March 1, 2025. 
  • Proof of identity and residency is REQUIRED when you vote.
For more information visit: City of Chilliwack Running for Office. For more information visit: City of Chilliwack: Voting in Chilliwack.

Candidate Information Session

The Chilliwack School District is hosting an information session for prospective candidates to outline the role and responsibilities of a school trustee. 

  • In-person Information Session: Thursday, January 16 at 5:30pm at the school district office. RSVP to Amy Dhanjal at nzl_qunawny@fq33.op.pnac.cb.33ds@lajnahd_yma . 

 

Further Resources

City of Chilliwack

The City of Chilliwack is conducting the school trustee by-election on behalf of the Chilliwack School District. 

BC School Trustees Association

The non-partisan provincial advocacy organization representing 60 democratically elected boards of education across B.C. 

Elections BC

Elections BC is a non-partisan Office of the Legislature. 

School Trustee Election Procedures

The Trustee Elections Procedures Guide summarizes relevant provisions of Acts and regulations governing board of education elections.