Polls are now closed in local elections across the province and Regional District of Central Kootenay voters in Area J (Ootischenia, Robson, Deer Park, Fairview) have chosen Henny Hanegraaf to represent them.
Hanegraaf received 266 votes and the only other candidate, Kim Tassone, received 193 votes.
Neither candidate had held an elected office before now.
Voter turnout was exceptionally low — just 16 per cent of the 2878 registered voters cast a ballot.
Area I (Pass Creek, Thrums, Tarrys) voters did not have to go to the polls as long-time director Andy Davidoff won his seat by acclamation.
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