Your Local Election.
Your Public Safety.
Municipal elections shape more than development, parks, and property taxes.
Your mayor and council make critical decisions that affect community safety including police funding, safety priorities, facilities, and support for frontline policing.
Public safety is local. So are the RCMP Members who serve your community. On October 17, ask candidates how they will plan, resource, and support a safer community, then make public safety part of your vote.
Municipal Decisions Matter to Public Safety
Effective policing depends on decisions made by your mayor and council long before an emergency call comes in.
Municipal governments play an important role in decisions about:
Local Police Funding
Providing the resources needed for effective policing in your community.
Facilities & Infrastructure
Planning for the facilities and infrastructure communities and police officers need today and in the future.
Community Safety
Setting local priorities that contribute to safe, healthy communities and address local concerns.
These decisions can have long-term impacts for your community.
Know your local mayor and council candidates’ plans for public safety before you vote.
Local Members.
Local Communities.
Real World Experience.
RCMP Members serve in communities across British Columbia and see firsthand how local decisions can affect public safety.
Decisions about facilities, resources, planning and community partnerships can shape the ability to respond to calls for service, support victims, investigate crime and help keep communities safe.
That is why local public safety planning deserves thoughtful questions and informed votes.
Strong communities are supported by informed residents, responsible local leadership and the frontline officers who serve them.
Know Before You Vote: Ask the Right Questions
Local mayor and council candidates are making promises about the future of your community.
Before you vote, get informed about what those promises mean for public safety.
Ask candidates:
Read the platforms. Attend the debates. Ask the questions.
An informed vote is an important part of a safe community.
Take Action: Pledge to Vote for Public Safety
On October 17, British Columbians will elect local mayors and councillors who will make important decisions about community safety, police funding, and local resources.
Make public safety part of your vote.
Add your name to make a personal commitment to vote in the October 17, 2026, local election and to consider candidates’ plans for public safety, community resources and support for those who serve your community.
Election Resources
The B.C. general local election will be held on October 17, 2026.
Voting places are open from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. local time on general voting day.
Key resources from the Elections B.C. website include:
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