Voters in Yellowknife are set to choose a new mayor and council members on Monday, along with school board trustees. CBC North will provide live updates, news, and analysis on election night. Journalists will be on-site interviewing candidates as the results come in.
There are 21 candidates vying for city council seats, with the top eight securing spots, and two candidates running for mayor. Five voting stations will be open 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 can visit any of these stations to cast their ballots.
To facilitate voter turnout, the city is providing free transit to the voting stations and extending transit hours for the election day. Interested individuals can find more information about the candidates running for Yellowknife District 1 and Yellowknife Catholic Schools. Additionally, details about the role of school trustees are available.
Key election issues include downtown revitalization, housing concerns, and economic strategies, particularly in light of potential military investments. These topics have been central to the campaign discussions leading up to the election.
