Written by MARK NIELSEN Citizen staff
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Friday, 14 November 2008 |
Prince George residents can cast their ballots today at one of these nine locations any time between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. (Submitted map)
It's election day today, your once-in-three-year chance to help choose a new city council. Here are a few last-minute details to help guide your decisions.
Who's running: Four are running for mayor: Eugene Fetterly, Dane Greenwell, Dan Rogers and Don Zurowski. A total of 18 are vying for one of eight seats on council: MaryAnne Arcand, Don Bassermann, Ellen Cranston, Trent Derrick, Garth Frizzell, Brad Gibbons, Shirley Gratton, Shari Green, Gregg Kauk, Murry Krause, Debora Munoz, Diane Nakamura, Glen Scott, Brian Skakun, Dwayne Stene, Cameron Stolz, Harry Ulch and Dave Wilbur.
Where can I get information on their positions: The Citizen has been providing coverage throughout the election and if you haven't been able to read the paper, you can find plenty of information and videos on our website, www.pgcitizen.ca Where and when you can vote: Polls are open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and you can vote at any of the following locations: Austin Road Elementary School; Beaverly Elementary School; Blackburn Community Centre; Edgewood Elementary School; DP Todd Secondary School; John McInnis Jr. Secondary School; Malaspina Elementary School; Ron Brent Elementary School; Van Bien Elementary School.
You must be at least 18 years old and have two pieces of identification that will provide proof of your identity and place of residence and at least one must contain your signature. Voter turnout: There appears to be greater interest in this year's election as 1,440 people cast ballots in the advance polls, up from 1,078 in 2005.
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Last Updated ( Friday, 14 November 2008 )
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