A council campaign in Nelson is a small operation. Money goes to postage and signs and printing and hall rentals, and that is about it. There is no party behind this, so what comes in is what there is to work with, and twenty dollars is a real help. Card payments go through Stripe. The rules.
The rules
Local campaigns run under the Local Elections Campaign Financing Act and it is strict about who can give and how much. If a contribution does not qualify it has to be returned, so it is worth thirty seconds. Call me if you are not sure: (250) 509-0773.
Who can contribute
- BC resident, and a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
- No organizations. No companies, unions, societies, or your own business.
- Your own money. No reimbursements, and you cannot give on someone else’s behalf.
How much
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The rules
,429.70 in total to this campaign in 2026, counting money, loans, and in-kind. Elections BC adjusts it annually. - Over the limit has to be returned. The limit applies every year.
What is recorded
- Full name, home address, date, and amount. Home address, not a box number.
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The rules
00 or more in the year is publicly disclosed. Elections BC obscures addresses. - Not tax-receiptable.
- No anonymous gifts online. Accepted by Bede Blomme, financial agent.
This is a summary. Elections BC publishes the full rules at elections.bc.ca.
Authorized by Bede Blomme, financial agent for Keith Page.