Campbell River Municipal Election: Preliminary Results Revealed

Campbell River Municipal Election: Preliminary Results Are In

The residents of Campbell River have spoken! The city has officially released the preliminary results for the municipal election, marking a pivotal moment for the community’s local governance. While these results remain unofficial until formally confirmed by Elections BC, they provide a clear picture of the city’s new leadership direction.

The Mayoral Race: A Victory for Continuity

In a decisive outcome, Kermit Dahl* has secured the mayor’s seat with 4,618 votes, defeating Andy Speck, who received 3,411 votes. Mayor Dahl expressed deep gratitude toward his colleagues and the citizens of Campbell River following the announcement.

“I want to thank all the councillors who served with me during this last term… Public service takes a lot out of people, and every one of them contributed in their own way,” Dahl stated on Saturday night.

Dahl also emphasized his appreciation for the community engagement during the campaign, noting that the process was driven by a shared love and care for the people who call Campbell River home.

City Council Results: Who Won?

The race for the six City Council seats was highly competitive. Below are the unofficial vote counts for the candidates. (Asterisks denote incumbents):

• Susan Sinnott*: 4,027 votes
• Lucas Schuller: 3,972 votes
• Joëlle Samson: 3,767 votes
• Brittany Colville: 3,697 votes
• Ben Lanyon*: 3,546 votes
• Candice Lowery: 3,326 votes
• Claire Moglove: 3,178 votes
• Douglas Chapman*: 2,823 votes
• Adam Howard: 2,457 votes
• Shawn Decaire: 2,213 votes
• Ferris Stirling: 1,524 votes
• Don Kolonsky: 654 votes
• Dale Hunt: 532 votes
• Laird Ruehlen: 4,759 votes

What Happens Next?

As is standard procedure for local elections in British Columbia, these numbers are currently preliminary. The final, official certification will be provided by Elections BC after a thorough review of the ballots.

Stay tuned for further updates as the city prepares to transition into its new administrative term. For more information on how municipal governance works in Canada, you can visit the Government of Canada official portal.