Five candidates are vying for the vacant councillor position in the Town of Qualicum Beach.
A byelection will be held May 15 to replace Adam Walker, who resigned as councillor after he became the new MLA for Parksville-Qualicum.
The candidate nominations ended on Friday, April 9 and the list of people running (in alphabetical order) are Brian Denbigh, Sarah Duncan, Peter Kent, Anne Skipsey and Jean Young.
READ MORE: Qualicum Beach voters can cast ballots by mail for May 15 byelection
General voting day will take place on May 15, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Civic Centre, 747 Jones St. There will also be advance voting opportunities on May 5 and May 12 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Civic Centre as well.
Those wishing to vote by mail can acquire a mail ballot at Town Hall from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday to Friday except statutory holidays.
For more information, visit the town’s website at https://www.qualicumbeach.com/by-election-faq
— NEWS Staff, submitted