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NEWS RELEASE

West Lincoln Certifies 2022 Election Results

For Immediate Release: October 25, 2022

West Lincoln’s results from the 2022 Municipal and School Board Election have been certified by the Clerk. The Township’s official Council representatives for the 2022-2026 term are:

Council

Race
Winner
Per Cent of Vote
(in their Race)

Mayor

Cheryl Ganann

68.41%

Ward 1 Councillor

Jason Trombetta

42.01%

Ward 1 Councillor

Mike Rehner

27.93%

Ward 2 Councillor

Joann Chechalk

30.48%

Ward 2 Councillor

Shelley Ann Bradaric

24.76%

Ward 3 Councillor

William Reilly

40.15%

Ward 3 Councillor

Terry Bell

34.62%

Regional Councillor

Albert Witteveen

54.52%

Incoming Council members will be sworn in at West Lincoln’s Inaugural Council Meeting on Monday, November 21, 2022, beginning at 7 p.m. at the West Lincoln Community Centre, 177 West Street, Smithville.

School Board

It is important to note that the following School Board results are from West Lincoln voters. These results have been certified by the Township Clerk, however, they must still be combined with votes from the Township of Wainfleet (English Public Trustee) and with the Town of Grimsby and the Town of Lincoln (English Separate Trustee). Final results for these races are expected to be updated on Wednesday, October 26, 2022.

English Public Trustee (District School Board of Niagara)
CandidateVotes
(from West Lincoln)

Deanne MacIntosh

3,107

Jessica VanSydenborgh

1,532
English Separate Trustee (Niagara Catholic District School Board)
CandidateVotes
(from West Lincoln)

Doug Joyner

355

Leanne Prince

140

Roberta Skoko

72

For information about Inaugural School Board Meetings, please visit the District School Board of Niagara, Niagara Catholic District School Board, Conseil Scolaire Catholique MonAvenir, and Conseil Scolaire Viamonde websites.

Voter Turnout

West Lincoln saw an increase in voter turnout when compared to its 2018 Municipal and School Board Election. This year, 43.55% of 12,727 eligible voters hit the polls, whereas 38.46% of 11,633 eligible voters turned out in 2018. The Township would like to thank every resident who made the choice to participate in the democratic process by voting.

Voting Method
Total Vote
Per Cent
of Vote

Advance Polls

468

8.44%

Internet Vote

2,467

44.51%

Election Day: Ward 1

758

13.68%

Election Day: Ward 2

789

14.24%

Election Day: Ward 3

1,060

19.13%

For notifications and important updates, remember to follow the Township of West Lincoln on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @TWPWestLincoln.

Quote:

“Congratulations to all of the successful candidates on being elected to represent our Township. I would also like to commend the other candidates for putting their names forward. It is not easy to step into the public spotlight, but it is great to see so many people passionate about serving their municipality. I look forward to welcoming our new Council at the inaugural meeting in November. West Lincoln is a wonderful community, and I know we will continue to make great advancements to serve our residents. Thank you to Township Staff for their tireless planning and preparations. It is thanks to their efforts that this election ran so smoothly.”

Bev Hendry

Chief Administrative Officer

Media Contact:

Beth Audet

Communications Specialist

baudet@westlincoln.ca

289-244-9069