As of 9:47 pm on October 15, 2022: This media release is being redistributed to correct the spelling of candidate Vance's name. The City of Vernon apologizes for the error.
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Preliminary results from ballots cast in advance, special voting, and regular polls in Vernon indicate that Victor Cumming is the Mayor of the City of Vernon for a second term, after receiving 4346 votes.
The six council positions for the next four years will be filled by:
- Kelly Fehr
- Kari Gares
- Teresa Durning
- Akbal Mund
- Brian Guy
- Brian Quiring
The following is a list of preliminary results for the Active Living Centre Referendum and 2022 General Local Election:
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ACTIVE LIVING CENTRE REFERENDUM |
NUMBER OF VOTES |
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YES |
5021 |
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NO |
3282 |
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MAYOR CANDIDATE NAME |
NUMBER OF VOTES |
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CUMMING, Victor ANDERSON, Scott |
4346 |
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COUNCILLOR CANDIDATE NAME |
NUMBER OF VOTES |
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FEHR, Kelly |
4538 |
The preliminary results are based on the ballot accounts prepared at each voting place and are subject to determination of official election results by the Chief Election Officer, Janice Nicol. These results will be confirmed no later than 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 19, 2022.
The City of Vernon will also provide further information regarding the Active Living Centre project and the result of the referendum on Monday, October 17.
A total of 8677 voters turned out to the polls in Vernon this year, representing 24.4% of eligible voters. In 2018, voter turnout in Vernon was 29.6%.
Preliminary results and final results will be posted on the City of Vernon 2022 General Local Election page at www.vernon.ca/elections and the Active Living Centre Referendum information page at www.engagevernon.ca.
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