Final election results are in for Lloydminster with the three incumbents retaining their seat and three new councillors joining them.
There were a total of 3,675 voters who cast a ballot for the new council. This represents roughly 18 per cent of all eligible voters, a 2 per cent increase over 2020.
Lloydminster Mayor Gerald Aalbers kept his seat as he was acclaimed in October.
David Lopez garnered the most votes of the incumbents with 2,550, following behind was Jason Whiting with 1,927 and Michael Diachuk with 1,854.
Michele Charles Gustafson, Jim Taylor and Justin Vance took the last three council positions. Vance took the final council spot with just over 100 votes separating him and Tracy King.
Vance took to his Facebook page to thank the voters that voted him into council.
“Thank you so much for the incredible honor to serve the community on city council! I’m deeply humbled by your trust and support,” the post read. “I’d like to extend a heartfelt thank you to my fellow candidates. Running for office is not easy, and each of you brought your passion, ideas, and dedication to the table. You challenged me to think bigger and work harder, and for that, I am grateful.”
He says the real work begins now and he promises to continue to prioritize the best interests of the community.
Board trustees were also elected for both the school divisions in Lloydminster.
The results for the Lloydminster Public School Division election include, Cathy Cornet, Chrissy Davison-Gee, Diane Gow, Kennedy, Karoline, Melanie Mutter, Cheryl Ross and Georgina Veltikold.
Six incumbents returned to their board seats with Gow being the only non-incumbent elected.
The results for the Catholic School division election include, Kate Carnell, Cal Fendelet, Laurie Makichuk, Michelle Rusteika, Paula Scott, Carleen Weinkauf and Andrea Zerr.
Six incumbents retained their seats with Winkauf being the only new board member.
Elected city councillors will be sworn in during a public ceremony Nov. 18, at 5:30 p.m. Their first meeting is scheduled for Nov. 25.
Read more: Lloyd Election: incumbents return, three new to council
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