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Issues for Revelstoke

Where do candidates stand on environment and climate?

This election is critical, and who we elect will shape the future of our community for decades to come. We engaged with candidates, and asked them to complete a questionnaire to find out where they stand on climate and environmental policies we care about.

What about other issues?

The Revelstoke Chamber of Commerce is hosting an All-Candidates Forum on October 6th at the Revelstoke Community Centre from 6:00pm-8:30pm. Details can be found here.

Resources:

Policy commitments for Revelstoke

Summary of candidates' policy commitments, grouped by category. Click on each candidate's name to learn more and read their responses to the questionnaire.

Candidate BuildingsClimate JusticeEcosystemsLand UseTransportWatershedsZero Waste
Candidates for Mayor
Taha Attiah ~ ~ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ~
Tim Palmer ~ ~ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Gary Sulz ~ ~ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Candidates for Council
Bishop Carasquero ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Matt Cherry ✓ ~ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Brenda DeMone ~ ~ ✓ ✓ ✓ ~ ~
Lee Devlin ✓ ~ ✓ ✓ ✓ ~ ~
Sarah Erikson ~ ~ ✓ ✓ ~ ✓ ✓
Robyn Goldsmith ~ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ~ ~
Jamie Hobgood ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
Austin Luciow ✓ ✓ ~ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Aaron Orlando ~ ~ ~ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Tim Stapenhurst ~ ~ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ~
Brian Trafford ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ~
✓ Consistent support
~ Neutral or mixed response
× Consistent opposition
– No response

Candidates for Revelstoke

Click on each candidate's profile to learn more and read their responses to the questionnaire.

Candidates for Mayor

Candidates for Council

Bishop Carasquero Council

Hi there, my name is Bishop Carasquero, and I am running for council in Revelstoke, B.C. I have been living in Revelstoke since May of 2024 and have mostly worked in marketing, communications, and outreach roles for a variety of local non-profits.

Farwell Full profile →
Matt Cherry Council

Current Revelstoke City Councillor, local property manager & small-business owner. Bringing a practical approach to council, focused on responsible finances, sustainable infrastructure, housing, and protecting what makes Revelstoke feel like home.

Revelstoke Full profile →
Brenda DeMone Council

I grew up in Revelstoke and love this community. I retired in 2021 from a 40 year career with the federal public service, and am actively involved in a number of local non-profit organizations.

Southside Full profile →
Lee Devlin Council

Incumbent City Councillor in Revelstoke since 2022. Born in town, bringing a focus on Revelstoke's rich heritage and culture to the table. Well known for public outreach and engagement pieces.

Revelstoke Full profile →
Sarah Erikson Council

Sarah was appointed 'citizen at large' for the multi-purpose facility feasibility committee and that role inspired her to get more involved with municipal affairs and submit her candidacy for city council. Sarah intends to use the OCP as a guide.

  Full profile →
Robyn Goldsmith Council

Robyn Goldsmith is a community leader with experience spanning arts and culture, tourism, destination management, and community development.

Revelstoke Full profile →
Jamie Hobgood Council

HOBGOOD, Jamie. In Revelstoke 16yrs, and in Western Canada since '97 and get it. I've a family of 3 kids w wife Josie. Social Development Committee for 8 yrs, chairing for 2. Tourism Init, Chamber of Com 8. Com, Voli in minor sports for decade.

Downtown Full profile →
Austin Luciow Council

Current city councilor and chairing the social development committee. Managing the Neighbourhood Kitchen, and providing free hot lunches at the elementary schools. The president of Revelstoke Youth Soccer Association.

Southside Full profile →
Aaron Orlando Council

Two-term Revelstoke councillor, college instructor and longtime journalist. Former Revelstoke Review editor and founder of the Revelstoke Mountaineer. Community volunteer focused on housing, recreation and local organizations.

Revelstoke Full profile →
Tim Stapenhurst Council

Tim Stapenhurst is a Revelstoke City Councillor, local business owner, former firefighter and paramedic, and father of two. He is focused on practical leadership, strong communities, responsible growth, and delivering results for Revelstoke.

Southside! Full profile →
Brian Trafford Council

I grew up in Ottawa and moved to BC in 2018. I have a passion for the outdoors and our environment. I want to provide better inter-neighbourhood connections that everyone in our community can benefit from all year long.

Columbia Park Full profile →

How to vote

On October 17, 2026, Revelstoke voters will elect a Mayor and six Councillors. The city council will be sworn in at the Revelstoke city hall Monday, Nov. 2 following the 2026 general election

Are you registered to vote?

Update your voter information such as your residential or mailing address with Elections BC: elections.bc.ca/register

How to vote:

Find out more about how, where and if you are eligible to vote from The City of Revelstoke website, voting dates and locations are listed below.

Voting tip

When you vote, only vote for the candidates you want elected. If that is one mayor and five councillors, only put down those names. For council, the top candidates with the most votes are elected, so if you vote for someone that you don't really want elected, that may bump your preferred candidates off the list.

Voting opportunities

DateTypeLocationStart timeEnd time
Wednesday, October 7, 2026 Advanced Voting Day Revelstoke Community & Aquatic Centre 8:00am 8:00pm
Monday, September 14, 2026 Advanced Voting Day Revelstoke Community & Aquatic Centre 8:00am 8:00pm
Saturday, October 17, 2026 General Voting Day Revelstoke Community & Aquatic Centre 8:00am 8:00pm

Compiled & presented by

This questionnaire is being mediated by volunteers from the community of Revelstoke with support from the Revelstoke Climate Coalition and consultation from Wildsight Revelstoke, Revelstoke Local Food Initiative, Revelstoke Bear Aware Society, Revelstoke Rainforest Circle, Turtle Conservation Revelstoke and Protect our Winters Canada.

You can contact members of the organizing group through revelstokeclimatecoalition@gmail.com

Vote4Tomorrow is an independent voter guide to evaluate where local candidates stand on climate and environmental policies that will affect our future.

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