School Trustee Elections
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School trustees play a vital role in shaping public education in Coast Mountains School District No. 82. Trustees are locally elected representatives who work together as a Board of Education to establish policy, oversee the district budget, and support student success across our communities.
Looking for nomination detaiols? click Notice of Nomination to access the document.
Key Dates
- August 4, 2026 – Printed nomination packages available by appointment
- September 1, 2026 (9:00 a.m.) – Nomination period opens
- September 11, 2026 (4:00 p.m.) – Nomination period closes
- September 18, 2026 (4:00 p.m.) – Candidate withdrawal deadline
- September 19, 2026 - Campaign period begins
- October 17, 2026 – General Voting Day
2026 School Trustee Candidates:
| Lakota Brown-Turcotte | TEA 1 (Kitimat) |
| Karen Jonkman | TEA 1 (Kitimat) |
| Angela Maitland | TEA 1 (Kitimat) |
| Andrew Czornohalan | TEA 1 (Kitimat) |
| Margaret Warcup | TEA 2 (Terrace) |
| Edward Harrison | TEA 2 (Terrace) |
| Michael Maxim | TEA 3 (Thornhill) |
| Daniel McGuire | TEA 3 (Thornhill) |
| Troy Peters | TEA 3 (Thornhill) |
| Wayne Jones | TEA 4 (Stewart/Meziadin) |
| Alison Campbell | TEA 5 (Hazelton) |
| Beverley Clifton Percival | TEA 5 (Hazelton) |
| Bryana Jack | TEA 5 (Hazelton) |
| Monica Simms | TEA 5 (Hazelton) |
Shawna Wilson
Executive Assistant to the Secretary-Treasurer
250-638-4411
shawna.wilson@cmsd.bc.ca
Candidate Information
To run for School Trustee, candidates must meet eligibility requirements established by provincial legislation. The minimum number of qualified nominators required is two (2) and no nomination deposit is required.
Candidate Resources
We encourage prospective candidates to review the following resources before submitting a nomination package:
- What Every Candidate Needs to Know
- BCSTA Candidates Guide
- Running For Local Office
- Guide To Campaign Financing For Local Candidates And Financial Agents In B.C.
- Local Quick Reference Sheets | Elections BC
Election Contacts
School Trustee Election Information
For questions regarding general election information, please contact:
Shawna Wilson
Executive Assistant to the Secretary-Treasurer
Phone: 250-638-4411
Email: shawna.wilson@cmsd.bc.ca
Chief Election Officer
The Chief Election Officer can answer questions regarding election procedures and the administration of the election process.
Cathy Jackson
Chief Election Officer
Phone: 250-635-1907
General Board of Education Information
For general information about the Board of Education or School District No. 82:
Lindsay Harder
Executive Assistant to the Board of Education
Lindsay.harder@cmsd.bc.ca