BC Votes: What Happens Next? Policy consequences and paths forward for municipal politics
British Columbians went to the polls on October 15 to elect Mayors, city councils, and school board trustees in over 160 municipalities across the province.
On October 18, a panel of UBC Political Science faculty and alumni broke down the results of the province’s municipal elections and their consequences for future policy and the future of local government.
This event was presented in partnership with the UBC Faculty of Arts, UBC Connects Robson Square, and the Political Science Students’ Association.
Moderator: Professor Gerald Baier
Panelists: Priscilla Omulo (Thunder Bird Woman Consulting), Dr. Carey Doberstein (UBC) and Justin McElroy (CBC)
*Panelist Simran Singh (Burnaby Beacon) was unable to attend because of breaking news in Burnaby.