Michelle Staples is the only candidate in the mayor race, so she will continue to serve as the city’s mayor following the election.All six current councillors are seeking re-election and there are three hoping to gain a seat on council.school trustees in the Cowichan Valley School District are up for electionA referendum question on establishing a new funding model for nine regionally significant recreation facilities will also be included on the ballot.
Voting will take place at the Duncan Fire Hall on the two advanced voting days, Oct. 5 and 11, as well as general voting day on Oct. 15 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m.Sign up for our newsletter to get breaking news and daily digests sent to your email.The incumbent councillors seeking re-election are Bob Brooke, Garry Bruce, Jenni Capps, Tom Duncan, Stacy Middlemiss, and Carol Newington.In 2018, 1,354 people voted in Duncan for a voter turnout of 37.8 per cent.