
2022 Local Elections
Check out council candidate responses to EK Climate Hub survey below.
A selection of questions were sent to all candidates in the East Kootenay on Sept 11, 2022, and here are their responses:
-
RDEK Areas: 2022 Local Government Elections in RDEK (RDEK area) (Responses)
-
City of Cranbrook: 2022 Local Government Elections in RDEK (Cranbrook) (Responses)
-
City of Fernie: 2022 Local Government Elections in RDEK (Fernie) (Responses)
-
City of Kimberley:2022 Local Government Elections in RDEK (Kimberley) (Responses)
-
District of Elkford: 2022 Local Government Elections in RDEK (Dist of Elkford) (Responses)
-
District of Invermere: 2022 Local Government Elections in RDEK (Dist of Invermere) (Responses)
-
District of Sparwood2022 Local Government Elections in RDEK (Dist of Sparwood) (Responses)
-
Village of Canal Flats: 2022 Local Government Elections in RDEK (Canal Flats) (Responses)
-
Village of Radium Hot Springs:2022 Local Government Elections in RDEK (Radium Hot Springs) (Responses)
East Kootenay Climate Hub encourages residents to ask questions of their candidates. Here are some sample questions:
1. Local governments influence about ½ of Canada’s GHG emissions through decisions related to buildings, transportation and waste. Are you supportive of the following climate-related actions being included in strategic plans?
-
establishing net zero emission targets
-
decarbonizing municipal building
-
expanding home retrofit programs
-
improving low or zero carbon transportation options
-
increasing waste diversion programs
2. What action would you take to protect the Area or City from extreme weather events and to bolster community resiliency?
3. Do you support aligning greenhouse gas reduction targets with the provincial and federal targets - 40% GHG reduction by 2030 and net zero by 2050? ie. Clean BC Roadmap to 2030 targets; federal 2030 Emission Reduction Plan)
4. Do you support future strategic priorities being aligned with shorter, interim reduction targets as we move to net zero by 2050?
5. Of the Ten Smart Growth Principles, which do you think would best address the top issue(s) in your Area?
6. Communities in the East Kootenays are projected to have 5-10 times more extremely hot days in the coming decades. Do you support phasing in urban landscaping (shade trees) and hardscaping (permeable and light-coloured surfaces) for a more livable community during extreme heat events?
7. Do you agree with: (yes/no answers are suitable and you are welcome to add more to your answer if you would like)
-
Mixed zoning neighbourhoods ie. a mix of residential with some commercial services.
-
Strengthening local food and renewable energy systems.
-
Speed limits of 30km/hr in neighbourhoods and 40km/hr on arterial roads.
-
Accelerating the adoption of building requirements to Step Code 4 from 2027 to 2025 How the BC Energy Step Code works | Energy Step Code
-
Lowering cost of public transit to increase ridership and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
-
Electrifying public transit.
-
Electrifying public buildings.
-
A more bike and micro e-mobility friendly community including for example, bike storage downtown, bike/scooter lanes and trails that are well located for transportation in the city.
-
Planting more trees in neighbourhoods and along the boulevards.
-
Zoning changes to allow for greater density.
-
Establishing locations for response to extreme weather events including heat, drought, smoke, extended power outages, etc.
Additional Resources:
-
Best practices for local government climate action Climate Caucus - Councillor’s Handbook
-
Emissions reductions contribute to wide-ranging benefits to a community. SFU’s Action on Climate Team has produced this primer on Low-Carbon Resilience for Mayors and Council
-
These Kootenay communities are committed | Kootenay Business (kootenaybiz.com)
-
Neighbours United survey on climate change, conservation and food sustainability All Candidate Survey

Why are local elections
important for climate change?
Read more on
The Columbia Valley Pioneer
