Council candidates who reflect our values in Squamish
October 12, 2026
Tracey Saxby
To help you navigate the field of 18 candidates in the Squamish municipal election, we have met with candidates, watched all-candidates events, read their responses to media interviews and community questions, reviewed public statements, and evaluated past voting records.
Council candidates who align with our values
My Sea to Sky is endorsing the following five candidates for the 2026 local election in Squamish:
Jenna Stoner
Sarah Ellis
Andrew Hamilton
Chris Pettingill
Shaun Veltkamp
Only 39.73% of eligible Squamish voters cast a ballot in 2022. Please get informed and vote!
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Step 1: Get informed!
My Sea to Sky asked candidates:
- How much should Woodfibre LNG pay in taxes?
- How will they advocate for the health of Squamish residents before Woodfibre LNG starts flaring?
- Where do they stand on development projects?
- How will they address climate-related risks to increase our community’s resilience?
- How will they work towards reconciliation with Indigenous peoples?
- Will they commit to climate action policies and principles?
WATCH THE ALL-CANDIDATES DEBATE
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Step 2: Vote!
Advanced voting | 12pm to 8pm, Thursday October 15 at Brennan Park.
General Voting Day | 8am to 8pm, Saturday October 17 at Brennan Park
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Step 3: Ask your friends and family to vote
We know from previous elections that every vote counts—literally! Please phone, text, or email your friends and help to get out the vote.
Voting is one of the most powerful ways we have to influence decisions that will affect our lives, our community, and our future.
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Voting tip!
When you vote, only vote for the candidates you want elected. If that is one mayor and four councillors, only put down those five names.
For council, the top six candidates with the most votes are elected, so if you vote for someone that you don't really want elected, that may bump your preferred candidates out of the top six.
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Thank you for being part of a healthy democracy!
Tracey Saxby
Executive Director
My Sea to Sky
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