Elections/Voting

Kimberley Rural Fire Protection Service

On Saturday, October 26, 2024, qualified electors within the proposed Kimberley Rural Fire Protection Service Area voted on the following question:

“Are you in favour of the Regional District of East Kootenay adopting Bylaw No. 3331 and Bylaw No. 3332 to:

• establish the “Kimberley Rural Fire Protection Service” to provide fire protection to the rural Kimberley area within a portion of Electoral Areas C and E;
• borrow up to $935,000 amortized over a maximum of 15 years to purchase a water tender and underground water tank for providing fire protection service, serving the Kimberley Rural Fire Protection Service; and
• annually requisition a maximum of $1.75 per $1,000 of the net taxable value of land and improvements to pay for the service?”

OFFICIAL RESULTS:

There were 183 valid ballots cast and the official results of the Kimberley Rural Fire Protection Service Assent Vote are as follows:

• YES: 63
• NO: 120

These results have been officially declared by the Chief Election Officer.

• CLICK HERE to view the determination of voting results by voting opportunity.
• CLICK HERE to view the Declaration of Official Assent Voting Results by the Chief Election Officer. 

To view the project page and full details about the proposed service: https://engage.rdek.bc.ca/kimberleyruralfire

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