The City of Pitt Meadows will be administering the 2026 General Local Election in Pitt Meadows for one Mayor and six Councillors, as well as the School Election for two Trustees to represent the Pitt Meadows electoral area on the SD42 School Board (Maple Ridge – Pitt Meadows).
To be eligible to run for local office, you must:
- be 18 years of age or older on General Voting Day (October 17, 2026);
- be a Canadian citizen;
- be a resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately prior to being nominated; and
- not be disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting are being elected to office.
Municipal Candidate - Nomination Package
School Trustee Candidate - Nomination Package
Are you thinking about running for City Council?
On July 9, 2026, the City of Pitt Meadows hosted a candidate information session for individuals interested in learning more about how local government operates and provided a general overview of the roles and responsibilities of a Council member.
Download the PowerPoint presentation which included information relating to the nomination process, key election information, and current priorities for Pitt Meadows that will be important to you if you are elected to office.
Candidate and Community Engagement Workshop
Open to residents and anyone considering running for Council, this free workshop offers a clear and honest look at how local government works and what it takes to cast an informed vote.
School District #42 School Trustee Information
To learn more of what's required for a potential School Trustee candidate, please visit sd42.ca/local-elections or contact the School District by email at elections@sd42.ca. Additionally, please visit the City's Election Resource Library for supplemental information.