Yellowknife residents are gearing up to elect a new mayor and council, along with school board trustees, on Monday. CBC North will host a live page on Monday night for real-time updates, news, and analysis. Journalists will be on the ground interviewing candidates throughout the evening.
A total of 21 candidates are vying for city council seats, with the top eight contenders securing spots, and two candidates running for the mayoral position. Five polling stations will be operational from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Monday, located at École Įtłʼǫ̀, Range Lake North School, the Tree of Peace Friendship Centre, Weledeh Catholic School, and the Multiplex. Voters have the flexibility to cast their ballots at any of these stations.
To facilitate voter turnout, the city is providing free transit to the polling stations and extending transit hours for the election day. For more information on the candidates running for Yellowknife District 1 and Yellowknife Catholic Schools, as well as insights into the role of school trustees, interested individuals can visit the provided links.
Key election issues in Yellowknife this year include downtown revitalization, housing challenges, and economic strategies, particularly in light of potential military investments on the horizon.
