Year
2006
Number
B75
Sponsor(s)
Port Moody
WHEREAS a significant level of voter apathy is evident at all levels of Canadian elections, and earlier voting behaviour might increase the electorates lifetime involvement and interest in our democratic process; AND WHEREAS sixteen year olds are deemed mature enough to drive and have reached the age of consent: THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Union of BC Municipalities ask the provincial government to decrease the civic election voting age to 16.
Convention Decision
Not Endorsed