Mayor and Council
The Council of the District of Taylor strives to provide a positive and affordable community with a “service first” attitude that ensures we are open to you or your business. One only needs to compare our tax rates and land costs with other communities in the Peace Region to recognize the cooperative advantage of developing or living within our community.
We can say with pride and total commitment that we are open for business! Few other communities can offer what we have. Our community is BC’s undiscovered little gem – a gem that only needs a little polish to become truly extraordinary. Discover the place “Where Peace and Prosperity Meet”!
2022 Local General Election
General Voting Day for the 2022 General Local Election is Saturday, October 15, 2022. One advance voting day will be held on Wednesday, October 5, 2022.
District of Taylor eligible voters will vote for:
- One (1) Mayor
- Four (4) Councillors
- One (1) School District 60 Board Trustee
- Four (4) proposed Peace River Regional District service functions
Nominated Candidates
The nomination period begins on Tuesday, August 30, 2022 at 9:00 am and closes on September 9, 2022 at 4:00 pm.
Nomination Documents for the Office of Mayor (in the order that they were received)
Nomination Documents for the Office of Councillor (in the order that they were received)
Notices
Declarations
Key Dates
| March 8, 2022 | Last day to meet the 6-month residency requirement for candidates submitting nomination documents on September 9, 2022 |
| March 11, 2022 | Last day to meet the 6-month BC residency requirement for candidates submitting nomination documents on the extended deadline of September 12, 2022 (if required) |
| April 14, 2022 | Last day to meet the 6-month BC residency requirement for registering on general voting day (October 15, 2022) |
| August 30, 2022 | Nomination period begins at 9 am |
| September 9, 2022 | Nomination period ends at 4 pm – Declaration of Candidates to be announced |
| September 13, 2022 | 4 pm deadline for the challenge of nominations |
| September 16, 2022 | 4 pm deadline for candidates to withdraw |
| September 17, 2022 | Start of campaign period |
| October 5, 2022 | Required advance voting opportunity (according to legislation) – 8 am to 8 pm at the Taylor Community Hall |
| October 15, 2022 | General voting day – 8 am to 8 pm at the Taylor Community Hall |
| October 15, 2022 | Deadline to receive mail ballots |
| October 15, 2022 | End of campaign period |
Information for Candidates
Qualifications for Office
A person is qualified to be nominated, elected, and to hold office as a member of local government if they meet the following criteria:
- Canadian citizen;
- 18 years of age or older on general voting day ;
- Resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day nomination papers are filed; and
- Not disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from being nominated for, being elected to or holding the office, or been otherwise disqualified by law.
Nomination Package
Click here to download the Nomination Package. This package contains the required forms to be completed and returned to the Chief Election Officer (or designate) at the District of Taylor Municipal Office between 9:00 am on Tuesday, August 30, 2022, and 4:00 pm on Friday September 9, 2022
Candidate Expense Limits
Managed by Elections BC, the Local Elections Campaign Financing Act regulates how financial disclosures and other related actions are made. This legislation applies to candidates, elector organizations and those wishing to participate in the election process through advocacy.
For the 2022 General Local Elections, the campaign limits for the District of Taylor are as follows:
| Mayor | $10,797.83 |
| Councillor | $5,398.92 |
For further information on campaign period expense limits and third-party advertising limits, visit Elections BC, email Elections BC, or call Elections BC at 1-855-952-0280.
Contacts
Chief Election Officer
Lisa Ford
Phone: 250-789-3392
Email: lford@districtoftaylor.com
Deputy Chief Election Officer
Jennifer Craig
Phone: 250-789-3392
Email: jcraig@districtoftaylor.com
Additional Candidate Resources
District of Taylor Candidate 101 Workshop Presentation
District of Taylor Election and Assent Voting Bylaw
District of Taylor Mail Ballot Voting Bylaw
District of Taylor Council Procedure Bylaw
Websites:
- General local elections – Government of BC
- Frequently asked questions: Municipal Official Financial Disclosure
Videos:
- Being an effective elected official – Government of BC
- The basics of general local elections – Government of BC
- The role of local elected officials – Government of BC
Guides:
Candidate’s Guide to Local Elections – Government of BC
Brochures:
- General Local Elections 101 – Government of BC
- Thinking About Running for Local Office? – Government of BC
- What Every Candidate Needs to Know – Government of BC
- Supporting a Candidate for Local Elections – Government of BC
- Scrutineers Guide to General Local Elections – Government of BC
- Elector Organization Guide to Local Elections – Government of BC
Information for Voters
On Saturday, October 15, 2022, the General Local Government Election will be held.
District of Taylor eligible voters will vote for:
- One (1) Mayor
- Four (4) Councillors
- One (1) School District 60 Board Trustee
- Four (4) proposed Peace River Regional District service functions
Elector Registration
There is no need to pre-register to vote, as the registration of all electors for the election will take place at the time of voting.
Resident Electors
Resident electors must produce two (2) pieces of identification (at least one with a signature). Picture identification is not necessary. The identification must prove both residency and identity. Electors must make a declaration stating that you meet the following requirements:
- 18 years of age or older on general voting day
- Canadian citizen
- a resident of BC for at least six (6) months immediately preceding the day of registration
- a resident of the City of Fort St. John
- not disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election or otherwise disqualified by law.
Non-resident Property Electors
Non-resident property electors must produce two (2) pieces of identification (at least one with a signature) to prove identity and proof that they are entitled to register concerning the property. Electors must make a declaration stating that you meet the following requirements:
- 18 years of age or older on general voting day
- Canadian citizen
- a resident of BC for at least six (6) months immediately preceding the day of registration
- a registered owner of real property in the City of Fort St. John for at least 30 days before voting day
- the only persons who are registered owners of the property, either as joint tenants or tenants in common, are individuals who are not holding the property in trust for a corporation or another trust
- if there is more than one individual who is the registered owner, only one individual may register and vote in relation to the real property, and the person doing so must have received the written consent of the majority of individuals registered as owners of the real property
- not entitled to register as a resident elector
- not disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election or otherwise disqualified by law.
Acceptable Identification
Electors must provide two (2) pieces of identification to vote (at least one with a signature). A list of acceptable identification is as follows:
- BC Driver’s Licence
- BC Identification Card issued by the Motor Vehicle Branch
- Owner’s Certificate of insurance and vehicle licence issued by ICBC
- BC Care Card or BC Gold Care Card
- A Ministry of Social Development and Economic Security Request for Continued Assistance Form SDES8
- A Social Insurance Card issued by Human Resources Development Canada
- A Citizenship Card issued by Citizenship and Immigration Canada
- A real property tax notice
- A credit or debit card
- Utility bill issued for the supply of electricity, natural gas, water, telephone or cable services
- Firearms Acquisition Card
- Or provide evidence satisfactory to the Election Official
Driver’s Licence and Medical Services Plan that are on one card is considered one piece of ID.
Mayor and Council News and Notices
Stay up-to-date on announcements about our Mayor and Council in News & Notices.
Annual Reports and Strategic Plan
For access to the 2021 Annual Report Mayor and Council’s Strategic Plan for the term 2018-2022, please visit the following links:
Council Members
Mayor Rob Fraser
Mayor Rob Fraser was born into a military family and moved extensively around the country as a child. His Father retired and moved the family to Fort Nelson. Rob graduated high school and worked in the oil patch and forest industry until 1988 when he relocated to Fort St John to work for the Workers Compensation Board. In 1993 Rob purchased a house in Taylor and has called it home for 30 years. His grown daughters and families live in Taylor, and grown son in Grande Prairie AB.
Rob was first elected to Council in 1994 and served 12 years as Councillor with past Mayor Fred Jarvis. Rob did not run in the 2006 election to pursue his successful HSE consulting business. He returned to Municipal Government as Mayor in the 2014 Election.
Having lived worked and consulted in 3 North East BC communities and with his extensive industrial background, Rob brings a unique local and regional perspective to local municipal governance. Rob has represented Taylor during the original Fair Share Community discussions; during the Industrial Revenue Sharing negotiations with the City of Fort St John; and on the North Peace Land Resource Management Planning Committee; and on other community service clubs.
Rob is excited to be back on Council and to resume work with all the Regional Partners. He views the North East BC Resource Communities Coalition as a great opportunity to assist the region, industry and the Provincial Government to achieve responsible economic growth for the North.
Betty Ponto
In the 30+ years Betty has lived in Taylor, there have been many changes to both the look and feel of the community. Even with having moved here during the ‘bust’, it didn’t take her long to discover the gem that is Taylor, and she knew she had found home. Larry and Betty were married right here in Taylor and their daughter, Jodie, was born and raised here. Betty has worked as a Temp at the Taylor Post Office for over 20 years and as a Temp at the BCGEU office in Fort St. John for over 10 years. Over the years, she has been a volunteer or Board member for various non-profit organizations in Taylor, from parent and school, to community concern, to youth sports. She enjoys the camaraderie, teamwork and challenges of community organizations and events. She volunteers regularly for a variety of community events, and has thoroughly enjoyed her years on Council. In her spare time, she enjoys local live music, reading, scrapbooking & time with friends. She loves the practice and art of Tai Chi, having taken instruction on a number of forms from Beginner to Advanced levels for 10+ years. She is thankful to have had the opportunity to be a part of many things that are enhancing our community, knowing Taylor IS the place to be!
Brent Taillefer
Brent Taillefer is a lifelong Peace area resident. In 1977, his family established a small farm in Baldonnel, where his mother and brother still reside. Brent completed his elementary education at Baldonnel School. He then completed his junior and senior secondary education at Dr. Kearney Junior Secondary School and North Peace Senior Secondary School. Brent met his wife Sheena in 2003. Shortly after meeting, Brent and Sheena decided to take up residence in Taylor and establish a life and home together with their three children, Maizy, Hank, and Hazel.
Brent joined the Taylor Volunteer Fire Department in 2005. Brent took advantage of the many training programs offered through the fire department and was promoted to Lieutenant in 2013. Brent has volunteered his services at numerous community events over the past several years. Brent has also been involved in the planning and organization of the Taylor Gold Panning Championships. Brent’s meticulous attention to detail earned him the prestigious role of managing the gold shack, including seeding the gold pans for all levels from Juvenile Beginners to Class “A” Professionals. Brent has served on Taylor Council since 2011 and is also on the North Peace Airport Executive and Fort St. John Chamber of Commerce Board. Brent looks forward to raising his family in Taylor and can’t imagine living anywhere else.
Michelle Turnbull
Michelle Turnbull moved to Taylor in May of 2008 from Fort St John, with her husband Darcy. The couple has one son, Trip, who attends Taylor Elementary School. Since living in Taylor, Michelle has come to love the community on a whole other level and became involved in many community programs solely because of the incredible spirit and support of the local community.
Michelle’s family all golf, curl, like to take in the river, camp, pickleball and many other activities that really make our community great. Trip has played hockey with Taylor Minor Hockey since he was 5 and continues to want to stay here and play. Michelle wanted to give back to my community, and that is why she decided to run for a position on Council in 2018. Since being on Council, she has been tasked with the position of Vice-Chair for the Recreation Committee and Public Works Committee as well as the Chair for the Protection Committee. She is also involved with the Resource Municipalities Coalition as well as Alternate Director for the Peace River Regional District. The amount of knowledge she is gaining is irreplaceable and very much welcome! Michelle’s goal is to push Taylor forward to be even better than ever – the residents are truly at the core of our awesome community.
District of Taylor Committees
Recreation Committee
- Chair: Councillor Ponto
- Vice Chair: Councillor Turnbull
Public Works Committee
- Chair: Councillor Taillefer
- Vice Chair: Councillor Turnbull
Protection Committee
- Chair: Councillor Turnbull
- Vice Chair: Mayor Fraser
Committee of the Whole
- Chair: Mayor Fraser
- Vice Chair: Acting Mayor
Council and Committee Meetings, Agendas and Minutes
For access to agendas and minutes for District of Taylor meetings of council and committees, or request to appear as a delegation, please visit our Council Meetings page.