The County of Grande Prairie’s electoral boundary review opened up on August 6th to give residents a chance to view some of the proposed options for boundary changes.
Following the dissolution of the Village of Hythe in 2021, the Provincial Government mandated a review of the County’s electoral boundaries before the next municipal election in 2025.
According to the county, Phase One of the engagement process has been completed and included an online survey from June 3rd to the 23rd.
Within the initial findings, officials suggest that the bulk of respondents suggested that the Hamlet of Clairmont be split into two or more electoral divisions with part of the surrounding rural land included or be its own division.
Additional findings included the majority of residents saying they feel fairly represented under the existing electoral boundary structure; however, more than a quarter of residents reported feeling they are not feeling fairly represented.
The county says the feedback gathered from the survey in June was used to develop three alternative boundary options for the county.
As a result, the county is looking for residents to complete the second and final electoral boundary review survey online.
Following the completion of the second survey, council will decide on potential boundary changes and give the bylaw first reading during their September 23rd meeting along with a petition period on the matter.
