Tuesday, November 1, 2016

Nisga'a residents head to the polling booth Wednesday

X will mark the choice and Wednesday marks the General voting day, as the Nisga'a Lisims Government election process delivers the verdict of voters.

With one advance voting session having been completed in October,  Nisga'a members have their final opportunity tomorrow to cast their votes at polling locations available across the province.

Polls open at 8 AM and will remain open until 8 PM as voters make their selections for a number of positions that will provide direction for the term to come, the full review of available positions can be found here.

In the Prince Rupert/Port Edward area, there are two Nisga'a Urban Local representatives to be elected on election day, with Juanita Parnell, Clifford Morgan and Farley Stewart listed as the candidates for the final voting opportunity of tomorrow.

Prince Rupert voting takes place at the Nisga'a Hall on Third Avenue West.

MLA Melanie Mark who has ties to the Nisga'a and the Northwest and was the first Indigenous woman elected to the British Columbia legislature delivered a Get out the vote message for Nisga'a members, urging residents to get involved in the process and make the trip to the polling booth on Tuesday.




The complete list of candidates that are seeking office for all positions on Tuesday can be found here.

Ballots will be cast at the locations around BC, you can find the one in your area from the  list below:
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Those looking for more background on how the balloting will proceed for Nisga'a Election Day 2016 can find it here.

For those living in the Prince Rupert/Port Edward area, should you require more information about Wednesday's vote you can contact the Nisga'a Hall at 250-627-1595

Cross posted from the North Coast Review.

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