MattersAdministrationBylaw No. 2267First seen Apr 20, 2026Last discussed May 19, 2026
Election mail ballot rules
AdoptedThe bylaw adds mail-ballot voting procedures and an additional polling station for the upcoming election. Residents can return ballots by mail, hand delivery or the City Hall drop box, but ballots must arrive before voting closes on election day.
Where it stands: Election bylaw amendment adopted May 19, 2026.
Governing bylawNo. 1819In force, as amended
Elections BylawFor Langford elections and assent votes, the bylaw sets how electors register and vote, including advance, special and mail voting, and how ballots are counted. It also sets when and where political signs and advertising are allowed.
Timeline
Every time this matter appeared in council records, newest first.
Mail voting options and an additional polling station adopted
Council adopted amendments to the Elections Bylaw to add an additional polling station and mail-in voting options for the upcoming election.
Discussion
Council highlighted mail-in voting and additional polling stations to increase participation and accessibility for the October election.
Decision: Adopted the Elections Bylaw amendment adding a polling station and mail-in voting options.
Adopted 5–0
Three readings given to mail-ballot election rules
Council gave first, second and third readings to amendments to the Elections Bylaw to implement mail-in voting and related procedures for the upcoming election.
Discussion
Council considered logistics for mail-in ballots and drop boxes; staff outlined timeline driven by nomination/withdrawal deadlines and printing/shipping timelines.
Decision: Gave 1st-3rd readings to the Elections Bylaw amendment enabling mail-in voting procedures.
Passed 7–0