Nelson, BC: The unofficial results of the May 30, 2026 referendum for a Dangerous and Aggressive Dog Control Service Establishment in Electoral Area H has been declared by the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) Chief Elections Officer. The proposed bylaw in Electoral Area H did not receive voter assent.
Declaration of Unofficial Assent Voting Results
Title of Assent Vote: Area H Dangerous and Aggressive Dog Control Service Establishment Bylaw No. 3066, 2026, Assent Vote
Yes Votes: 282
No Votes: 432
QUESTION ON THE BALLOT
Electoral Area H Dangerous and Aggressive Dog Control Service Establishment Bylaw No. 3066, 2025 will allow the Regional District to establish a service for the regulation of Dangerous and Aggressive Dogs in Electoral Area H and to establish a maximum annual allowable requisition not to exceed the greater of $ 109,741 or the amount resulting from a rate of $0.077/$1,000 applied to the actual net taxable value of land and improvements in the service area.
Are you in favour of the Regional District adopting Electoral Area H Dangerous and Aggressive Dog Control Service Establishment Bylaw No. 3066, 2025? Yes OR No
The RDCK Board will be required to rescind third reading of the bylaw and take no further action.