Four more years for Martin Elphee in Fort St. James

Martin Elphee will be keeping the Mayor’s chair in Fort St. James for four more years.

Elphee won 64 per cent of the vote, defeating Bob Motion with 34 per cent.

Jana Gainor received the most votes for District Council with 237, making up 65 per cent of the vote.

Jennifer Howell (226 votes), Judith Friesen (184), and Brenda Gouglas (181) were voted to Council as well.

Incumbent candidates Kris Neilsen and Corbett Boschman missed the cut, receiving 180 and 170 votes respectively, while Michael Ellison received 62 votes.

360 ballots were cast, making for a 41.5 per cent voter turnout.

 

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Darin Bain
Darin Bain
Darin is a news reporter for Vista Radio's Prince George stations. His career started in the Cariboo in 2020, working as a News Reporter in both 100 Mile House and Williams Lake before making the move to Prince George in late 2021.

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