A youth-lead local campaign which has already persuaded Penticton City Council to support Vote16 for local and school board elections!
Team leader: Sophie Robinson
NEWS!
”Penticton teens, (most) councillors supporting lower voting age” // Penticton Herald (June 21, 2024)
“16-year-olds want freedom to vote” // Penticton Herald (June 19th, 2024)
Congratulations to Sophie Robinson, Anna Farbridge, Aareeba Sadeque, and the rest of Youth Council Penticton on their successful campaign to get Penticton City Council to support extending voting rights to 16-17s. Penticton joins Vancouver, Vernon, Victoria, and Saanich in calling on the BC government to enact this change.