Official results declared for RDCK fire protection service loan authorization referendums
December 5, 2023
Nelson, BC: The official results of the December 2, 2023 referendums for fire protection service loan authorizations in the North Shore Fire Protection Service, Slocan Valley Fire Protection Service, and Tarrys and Pass Creek Fire Protection Service have been declared by the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) Chief Elections Officer. The proposed loan authorization bylaw for each of the three service areas has received voter assent and now will be considered by the Board for Approval.
Eligible voters in each of the three fire protection service areas were asked if they are in favour of the Regional District of Central Kootenay adopting a bylaw which will permit the RDCK to borrow an amount not to exceed $750,000 for the purpose of replacing a frontline fire engine.
In Electoral Area F a total of 60 voters participated in the referendum, out of 2,052 voters on the voters list in the service. 55 voted in favour of adoption of the new bylaw to borrow up to $750,000 for the purchase of a new fire engine for the North Shore Fire Hall.
REGIONAL DISTRICT OF CENTRAL KOOTENAY
NORTH SHORE FIRE PROTECTION SERVICE LOAN AUTHORIZATION BYLAW NO. 2917
ASSENT VOTING RESULTS – FINAL DETERMINATION
| Electoral Area F | YES | NO | Spoled/Rejected | Total | In Favour | Result |
| Voter Turnout: 2.92% (2,052 on Voters List) | 55 | 5 | 0 | 60 | YES | Successful |
Official signed results North Shore Fire Protection Service [PDF - 557 KB]
In the Village of Slocan and defined portions of Electoral Area H and I a total of 103 voters participated in the referendum, out of 3,815 voters on the voters list in the service. 79 voted in favour of adoption of the new bylaw to borrow up to $750,000 for the purchase of a new fire engine for the Winlaw Fire Hall.
REGIONAL DISTRICT OF CENTRAL KOOTENAY
SLOCAN VALLEY FIRE PROTECTION SERVICE LOAN AUTHORIZATION BYLAW NO. 2914
ASSENT VOTING RESULTS – FINAL DETERMINATION
| Village of Slocan and defined portions of Electoral Areas H and I | YES | NO | Spoled/Rejected | Total | In Favour | Result |
| Voter Turnout: 2.70% (3,815 on Voters List) | 79 | 24 | 0 | 103 | YES | Successful |
Official signed results Slocan Valley Fire Protection Service [PDF - 564 KB]
In Electoral Area I a total of 69 voters participated in the referendum, out of 2,177 voters on the voters list in the service. 55 voted in favour of adoption of the new bylaw to borrow up to $750,000 for the purchase of a new fire engine for the Tarrys Fire Hall.
| Electoral Area I | YES | NO | Spoled/Rejected | Total | In Favour | Result |
| Voter Turnout: 3.17% (2,177 on Voters List) | 55 | 14 | 0 | 69 | YES | Successful |
Official signed results Tarrys and Pass Creek Fire Protection Service [PDF - 561 KB]
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