Kermit Dahl re-elected Campbell River mayor

Preliminary results are in from Saturday’s local election, with Kermit Dahl earning a seal of approval from Campbell River voters to serve a second term as mayor.

Unofficial figures posted by the City of Campbell River shortly after midnight show Dahl earned 5,170 votes compared to challenger Andy Speck’s tally of 3,818.

City council will consist of Laird Ruehlen, Lucas Schuller, Joëlle Samson, Brittany Colville as well as incumbents Susan Sinnott Ben Lanyon.

In Sayward, Jason Johnson received 46.4 per cent of the mayoral vote, according to preliminary figures.

In the Strathcona Regional District, Gerald Whalley was acclaimed as director for Electoral Area A, while Robyn Mawhinney was acclaimed for Area C.

Results for the SRD director elections in Electoral Areas B and D were still being awaited at the time of writing.

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