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Local government elections in BC are held every four years on the third Saturday in October. Our next general local election will be held on October 17, 2026.
Learn more about which level of government is responsible for the issues and services that affect your day-to-day life in our Who Does What segment below.
Assent Vote (Referendum): Recreation Project Funding
Maple Ridge is moving forward with plans for three major recreation projects to meet the needs of our growing community. An assent vote (referendum) on borrowing funds for the projects will be held as part of the October 17 local government election.
See the Assent Vote section below for details.
Municipal Elections
Municipal elections are the most direct way for the public to influence their local government, school district or other local governance body by determining the individuals who then make decisions and govern on their behalf following general voting day.
In Maple Ridge, the following positions are elected:
- One Mayor
- Six Councillors
- Five School Trustees (for School District No. 42)
View the official Declaration of Election by Voting for the 2026 General Local Election.
Information for Voters and Candidates
Key Dates
Community-Hosted All-Candidates Meetings
The City is making the following All-Candidates Meeting dates and times available for public information purposes only. These meetings are organized and administered independently by the respective hosting organizations. The City is not involved and information is provided as a public service and is subject to change. Attendees should confirm event details directly with the host organization.
| Date | Time | Location | Host |
| Wed. Sept. 23 (Councillors only) | 4:00 - 6:00 pm | Meadowridge School | Chamber of Commerce |
| Wed. Sept. 23 (Mayors only) | 6:30 – 8:00 pm | Meadowridge School | Chamber of Commerce |
| Mon. Sept. 28 (Mayors & Trustees only) | 6:30 – 8:30 pm | Whonnock Lake Centre | Maple Ridge Teachers’ Assoc. & Whonnock Community Assoc. |
| Mon. Oct. 5 (Mayor & Trustees only) | 6:30 – 8:30 pm | Riverside Centre | Whonnock Community Assoc. |
| Tue. Oct 6 (Mayor & Councillors only) | 6:00 pm | Webster’s Corners Elementary School | Webster’s Corners Community Association |
| Wed. Oct. 7 (Councillors only) | 6:30 – 8:30 pm | Whonnock Lake Centre | Maple Ridge Teachers’ Assoc. & Whonnock Community Assoc. |
News Room
News Releases & Information Bulletins
- City Urges Residents to Plan for Municipal Voting Due to Overlapping Provincial Election
- Be Ready to Vote: Mail Ballot Applications Available Sept. 17 One-Month Countdown to Election Day Starts
- Candidates Declared for Maple Ridge 2026 Local General Election
- What Residents Need to Know for Oct. 17 Assent Vote on Three Recreation Ready Projects
- Plan to Run for Office? Nominations Accepted Starting Sept. 1 Until Sept. 11
- Get Ready for the 2026 Municipal Election
Assent Vote on Borrowing for Recreation Projects
Voter assent is required for long-term borrowing for major projects. As part of the October 17 municipal election Maple Ridge voters will be asked to vote on whether they want the City to borrow funds for each of the three proposed Recreation Ready projects: the Hammond Aquatics and Recreation Centre, the Multi-Use Community Park in Hammond and the Albion Twin-Rink Arena Expansion.
Assent Questions
- Are you in favour of the City of Maple Ridge adopting the Hammond Aquatics and Recreation Centre Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 8123-2026 to authorize borrowing up to $227,000,000 for a term up to 25 years to construct an aquatic recreation centre at the properties located at 11509 207 Street, 20601 Westfield Avenue and an unaddressed property (PID: 013-715-984)?
- Are you in favour of the City of Maple Ridge adopting the Hammond Multi-Use Community Park Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 8124-2026 to authorize borrowing up to $23,000,000 for a term up to 25 years to construct a multi-use community park at the property located at 20818 Golf Lane?
- Are you in favour of the City of Maple Ridge adopting the Albion Twin-Rink Arenas Expansion Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 8122-2026 to authorize borrowing up to $143,000,000 for a term up to 25 years to construct a twin-rink arena expansion at the property located at 23588 Jim Robson Way?
Why Your Vote Matters
A Yes vote means you support the City borrowing up to the maximum amount listed for that project, for a term of up to 25 years, while the City continues to seek grants, sponsorships, partnerships, and other funding sources to reduce the final amount borrowed. A question passes if more than 50% of valid votes cast are Yes.
If an assent vote passes, the new Council will consider adopting the applicable borrowing bylaw. If adopted, the project would then move into detailed design, with more public engagement before construction begins.
If an assent vote does not pass, the borrowing for that project will not take place and next steps would be reviewed by staff for Council’s consideration.
Learn More:
Be informed before you vote. Learn about the projects and funding strategy at MapleRidge.ca/RecreationReady.
Apply to be a Scrutineer
The City is accepting applications for scrutineers for the assent voting questions, to observe the voting process at each voting location. Two scrutineers are appointed for each question, one in favour of a question and one opposed to a question.
You can learn more about the requirements to be a scrutineer in our news ad.
To apply to become a scrutineer for the Assent Vote, please fill in our application form and submit it by email or in person to the front desk at City Hall during regular business hours.
Get your Scrutineer Application Form
Who Does What?
It’s important to know which level of government is responsible for the issues and services that affect your day-to-day life.
Local government is the level of government closest to you. It delivers most of the services and amenities that shape daily life in Maple Ridge, including local roads, utilities, parks, trails, playgrounds, recreation facilities, land-use planning and community safety.
The provincial level of government is responsible for services such as schools, hospitals, highway maintenance, housing legislation and provincial parks.
To learn more about government roles and jurisdictions, click here to view our infographic!
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