Greater Vernon residents want to have their say on plans for a sports complex.
During the first advanced poll Wednesday, there were 1,225 ballots cast on whether to borrow up to $7.5 million for a running track and sports field at the college.
“It was higher than expected,” said Jeanne Byron, chief election officer with the Regional District of North Okanagan.
Of the 1,225 ballots, there were 870 voters at the Schubert Centre, 240 at the Coldstream municipal office and 115 at the regional district office.
“People are exercising their right to vote and that’s great,” said Byron.
The next advanced poll will be April 3 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the same polling stations.
General voting day is April 6 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Priest Valley Gym, BX Elementary School, Ellison Elementary School and Coldstream Elementary School.
Based on current trends, there is the possibility that about 7,500 ballots could be cast by the time the referendum process is over.
“If we get that, that will be a really good turnout,” said Byron.
