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Esquimalt (Township), located in British Columbia, Canada, is a Municipal district. Barbara Desjardins serves as Mayor for Esquimalt (Township) (Municipal), alongside Jacob Helliwell (Councillor), Jane Vermeulen (Councillor), Ken Armour (Councillor), Lynda Hundleby (Councillor), Meagan Brame (Councillor), Tim Morrison (Councillor).
There are currently 2 active election seats for Esquimalt (Township) in the 2026 election cycle, with 0 declared candidates so far. Compare candidate positions and read verified constituent ratings before you vote.
Chief Executive Officer and leader of municipal council under the BC Community Charter and Local Government Act. Presides over council meetings, represents the municipality on regional district boards (e.g. Metro Vancouver), chairs the municipal Police Board (where a municipal police department operates), and provides civic leadership on housing, zoning, and local capital projects.
Elected at-large or by ward to municipal council. Votes on municipal bylaws, annual property tax rates, operating and capital budgets, Official Community Plans (OCP), land-use zoning, development permits, local infrastructure (roads, water, sewage), parks, recreation, and emergency services.