The results are in! Anne Skipsey received the most votes to fill the vacant Councillor seat on Town Council in the May 15, 2021 Town of Qualicum Beach By-Election. Official results will be declared by May 19, 2021 following a final review of the ballot counts.
A total of 3,365 ballots were cast in this by-election, which includes 1,489 votes at the two Advance Voting opportunities, 896 votes by Mail Ballot, and 980 votes on General Election Day. Voter turnout was approximately 41%. Voter turnout in the 2018 municipal election was 57.46%.
Chief Election Officer, Heather Svensen stated: “We are pleased with the level of citizen engagement during this by-election, especially with increased restrictions and hurdles caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Our Election Officials have worked extremely hard and we would like to thank them in helping with the success of the 2021 by-election.”
The number of votes cast for all five candidates were:
· DENBIGH, Brian - 36
· DUNCAN, Sarah – 1,017
· KENT, Peter - 342
· SKIPSEY, Anne – 1,539
· YOUNG, Jean - 431
Anne Skipsey will be officially sworn in at the Regular Council Meeting on Thursday, May 27, 2021 at 10:00 am. Due to the ongoing pandemic, the swearing in ceremony will be livestreamed on the Town’s website at www.qualicumbeach.com.
