Vancouver council byelection plagued by capacity issues
Tuesday, May 20, 2025, 3:21 pm
A recent report on Vancouver’s council byelection revealed that long waiting times, some extending over three hours, were a clear symptom of inadequate staffing and polling capacity. Voter frustrations have mounted, exposing significant flaws in election day planning.
A report into last month's Vancouver council byelection says delays caused by a lack of capacity became a "defining aspect" of election day.
VANCOUVER - A City of Vancouver report into last month's council byelection says delays caused by a lack of capacity became a "defining aspect" of election day, which saw some voters wait more than three hours to cast their ballots.
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