2021 Students’ Union election candidates announced

The candidates for the Students’ Union 2021 election were announced at the first all-candidates’ meeting on February 12.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this years election will operate completely online. There will be no physical campaigning this year, including no tabling, postering, lawn signs or banners. All forums will also be held online and students can register in advance.

Online campaigning will begin February 22 at 9 a.m. Voting will take place on March 3 and 4.

Presidential candidate

• Rowan Ley

This is the first time since 2011 that the president race is uncontested.

Vice-president (academic) candidate

• Abner Monteiro

Vice-president (external)

• Christian Fotang

Vice-president (operations and finance)

• Julia Villoso
• Emily Kimani

Vice-president (student life)

• Talia Dixon
• Daniela Carbajal

Board of Governors repersentative

• Dave Konrad

Referendums

• “Yes” Side: Golden Bears and Pandas Legacy Fund
• “Yes” Side: U-Pass

Plebiscites

• “Yes” Side: The Gateway Dedicated Fee Unit (DFU)