Issues for Rossland
Where do Rossland candidates stand on the environment and climate?
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.
Why? Because climate change and environmental issues affect us all and many of the things we care about: our health, our well being, our pocketbooks, and our future. In Rossland, we are already seeing the local effects of a changing climate with decreasing snow packs and increasing wildfire risk.
The community we build together reflects what we value and shapes how we connect with one another and with the natural world around us. Municipal government plays a vital role in putting those values into practice through decisions about how we build, move around, and care for one another and the spaces we share.
These decisions can make us more resilient to climate change while also reducing climate pollution. City policies keep us healthy and safe by improving things like walking and cycling infrastructure, protecting our natural environment, and keeping our air and water clean.
The upcoming local election is critical. Who we elect for the next 4 years will shape the future of our community for decades to come.
Click the Candidates tab to see each candidate’s page to learn more about who is running and their views on these important issues. Please take some time to get familiar with their views. And most importantly, vote! You can find voting details in the Vote tab.
Thank you to all the candidates who participated!
More ways to learn about the candidates
Climate and environmental issues are only part of the picture. These independent local resources offer additional ways to learn about the candidates, their priorities and their approaches to other issues.
B and T’s Beers and Ballots • Oct 8 • 6 - 8 PM.
Meet your local Rossland candidates through an informal evening of “speed dating” style conversations
Candidate Profiles in The Rossland Telegraph
Click here to go to The Rossland Telegraph
Candidate Profiles in Trail Times
Read interviews and profiles covering candidates’ experience, priorities and reasons for running
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Learn more about the West Kootenay Climate Hub: westkootenayclimatehub.ca/
Policy commitments for Rossland
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 | Total | Buildings | Climate Justice | Ecosystems | Land Use | Transport | Watersheds | Zero Waste |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates for Mayor | ||||||||
| Lisa Kwiatkowski | 18/19 | ~ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Janice Nightingale | 11/19 | ~ | ~ | ✓ | ~ | ~ | ✓ | ~ |
| Candidates for Council | ||||||||
| Dan Eheler | 12/19 | ~ | ~ | ✓ | ✓ | ~ | ~ | ✓ |
| Mark Godin | 0/19 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Craig Humpherys | 16/19 | ✓ | ~ | ~ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ~ |
| Tara McDougall | 16/19 | ~ | ~ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ~ |
| Melanie Mercier | 19/19 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Andy Morel | 19/19 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Maya Provencal | 19/19 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Darin Recchi | 12/19 | ~ | ~ | ~ | ✓ | ~ | ✓ | ~ |
| Sharon Roberts | 11/19 | ~ | ~ | ✓ | ✓ | ~ | ~ | ~ |
| Trista Sulman | 19/19 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Matthew Watkins | 17/19 | ~ | ✓ | ✓ | ~ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Jeff Weaver | 18/19 | ✓ | ~ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Candidates for Rossland
Click on each candidate's profile to learn more and read their responses to the questionnaire.
Candidates for Mayor
Lisa Kwiatkowski
Mayor 18/19 Climate Policies
Current City Councillor running for Mayor. 20+ years leading sport and non-profits. Voting record reflects support for climate action. Strong advocacy with Province re: Record Ridge to protect environment, human health, and sustainable tourism.
Janice Nightingale
Mayor 11/19 Climate Policies
I am a previous councillor (2018-2022) who was unable to continue my public service journey due to personal reasons. I look forward to supporting our new council and our community to achieve the most successful outcomes possible.
Candidates for Council
Dan Eheler
Council 12/19 Climate Policies
Mark Godin
Council 0/19 Climate Policies
Mark is a candidate for City Councillor. He spends his days trail running, alpine skiing, and (poorly) mountain biking. He works with large cities to improve transit with technology and has a degree in Electrical Engineering.
Craig Humpherys
Council 16/19 Climate Policies
I live and work in Rossland In the time I have been in Rossland I have worked with many volunteer organisation's. I am also an elected cpuncillor seeking a second term on Rossland Council. I am happily married with two adult children and a new grand
Tara McDougall
Council 16/19 Climate Policies
I'm educated as an accountant, and then I ended up spending 20 years working in health regulation. Ensuring our community is sustainable means protecting our environment as a foundation for our health and quality of life and our economy.
Melanie Mercier
Council 19/19 Climate Policies
B.Sc.,M.Sc., former geologist, ecological horticulturist rewilding lawns into water‑wise native plant gardens, leading community education via upcycled art that connects people to biodiversity of the Inland Temperate Rainforest in beautiful Rossland.
Andy Morel
Council 19/19 Climate Policies
I have served 12 years as a local politician and am current Mayor of Rossland. I was a previous 2 term Councillor and served on the RDKB as Regional Director. I was a small business owner and previous Green Party candidate - Federal and Provincial.
Maya Provencal
Council 19/19 Climate Policies
I am a 28-year-old Rossland resident (born and raised), community organizer, climate champion, and mom of one with a decade of experience working in the public sector with governments and non-profit organizations across Canada.
Darin Recchi
Council 12/19 Climate Policies
I've lived in Rossland with my family for 10 years. I’m running for Rossland City Council with a focus on financial responsibility, a healthy and growing local economy, and building for Rossland’s future.
Sharon Roberts
Council 11/19 Climate Policies
My name is Sharon Roberts, and I’m a values-driven community leader, educator, and disability and inclusion advocate with over 25 years of professional experience. A vote for me is a vote for Inclusion, Communication, Accountability, and Teamwork.
Trista Sulman
Council 19/19 Climate Policies
Fourth-generation Rosslander, nursing background, mother of three. I contributed to the effort to make Rossland Canada's first plastic-bag-free community in 2007. I bring a health lens: climate harm lands hardest on those least able to respond to it.
Matthew Watkins
Council 17/19 Climate Policies
Economist by training, environmental policy analyst by trade, and dad by profession, as Chair of the Sustainability Commission I've spent six years working closely with council, staff and residents helping chart a resilient future for all Rosslanders
Jeff Weaver
Council 18/19 Climate Policies
Own a couple of businesses in the West Kootenays, served on council for 4 years in Rossland, soccer coach. Married with 10 and 13 year old girls.
How to vote
On October 17, 2026, Rossland voters will elect a Mayor and 6 Councillors.
Are you registered to vote?
Information for voters, including how, when, and where to vote: click here.
But don't worry if you aren't registered to vote, you can do it in person on advance voting days or at the general voting day.
To register on voting day, bring two pieces of identification from the list below. Together, they must show your name and residential address, and at least one must include your signature. If neither piece shows your residential address, you may make a solemn declaration confirming where you live.
Examples of Acceptable Voter ID
- BC Care Card
- BC Identification Card Issued by ICBC
- BC Services Card
- BC Driver’s License
- Birth Certificate
- Canadian Passport or Citizenship Card
- Certificate of Indian Status
- Credit or debit card with name
- Income Tax Assessment
- Monthly Report/Request for Continued Income Assistance
- Nexus Border Card
- Owner’s Certificate of Insurance and Vehicle License issued by ICBC
- Utility bill issued for the supply of electricity, natural gas, water, telephone services or coaxial cable services
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
| Date | Type | Location | Start time | End time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, October 7, 2026 | Advanced Voting Day | Rossland City Hall – Council Chambers | 8:00am | 8:00pm |
| Wednesday, October 14, 2026 | Advanced Voting Day | Rossland City Hall – Council Chambers | 8:00am | 8:00pm |
| Saturday, October 17, 2026 | General Voting Day | Rossland City Hall – Council Chambers | 8:00am | 8:00pm |
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Vote4Tomorrow is an independent voter guide to evaluate where local candidates stand on climate and environmental policies that will affect our future.