News Items tag as: Vernon municipal election 2018

Vernon mayor spent 30% less on election campaign than nearest rival
February 05, 2019 - 4:03 PM

VERNON - Vernon Mayor Victor Cumming spent $9,607 during his election campaign last year, $4,000 less than his nearest rival.
Turnout in Vernon municipal election remains low
October 22, 2018 - 2:00 PM

VERNON - Like most communities in B.C., voter turnout continued to be low in the Vernon municipal election and officials say it may be an indication residents are happy with the direction the city is going.
Vernon elects Victor Cumming as new mayor
October 20, 2018 - 10:40 PM

VERNON - Vernon has elected Victor Cumming to be the city’s next mayor.
What Vernon voters need to know ahead of this weekend's election
October 19, 2018 - 3:05 PM

VERNON - Voters head to the polls Saturday to elect a new mayor and council for the City of Vernon, and there’s bound to be some big changes in leadership.
Where they live: Okanagan Landing popular neighbourhood for Vernon council candidates
October 19, 2018 - 1:30 PM

VERNON - Voters have a lot of choice in the Vernon municipal election with four people running for mayor and 20 councillor candidates.
Where, when and how to vote in the Vernon municipal election
October 18, 2018 - 2:00 PM

VERNON - Today is the last day for advance voting ahead of the Vernon municipal election on Saturday.
Four candidates who say working with developers is the best way make housing more affordable
October 17, 2018 - 9:18 PM

VERNON - The high cost of housing is a hot topic this Vernon municipal election but luckily there are diverging opinions on how best to help the situation.
Five candidates who won't declare or haven't decided if they support the Greater Vernon Cultural Centre
October 16, 2018 - 7:00 PM

VERNON - The majority of Vernon city council candidates say that they support the Greater Vernon Culture Centre Proposal.
Four candidates who say the best way to help Vernon street issues is to help the homeless
October 15, 2018 - 6:30 PM

VERNON - Issues with homeless and street crime pushed its way to the top of the agenda in the last few years but there’s two general ways of looking at the issue.
Here's who is running for Vernon school board
October 15, 2018 - 4:45 PM

VERNON - Vernon voters have lots of choice for the city's four spots on the school board.
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News Items tag as: Vernon municipal election 2018

Vernon mayor spent 30% less on election campaign than nearest rival

Turnout in Vernon municipal election remains low

Vernon elects Victor Cumming as new mayor

What Vernon voters need to know ahead of this weekend's election

Where they live: Okanagan Landing popular neighbourhood for Vernon council candidates

Where, when and how to vote in the Vernon municipal election

Four candidates who say working with developers is the best way make housing more affordable

Five candidates who won't declare or haven't decided if they support the Greater Vernon Cultural Centre

Four candidates who say the best way to help Vernon street issues is to help the homeless

Here's who is running for Vernon school board

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