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Ladysmith, BC — Six candidates will run for Mayor in the upcoming 2025 by-election.
The nomination period to run for the Office of the Mayor in the March 1 Town of Ladysmith by-election closed at 4:00 pm on January 24.
The following individuals have been declared by the Chief Election Officer as eligible candidates:
Russ Barling Deena Beeston Raymon Travis Farmere Joe Friesenhan Tee Hanssen Murray McNab "I am honoured to declare that these six candidates will be running in the March 1 by-election," said Donna Smith, the Town's Chief Election Officer.
General voting in the by-election will take place on Saturday, March 1 between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm at the Frank Jameson Community Centre. Advance voting will be held on Wednesday, February 19 and Wednesday, February 26 from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm at City Hall.
"We earnestly encourage all eligible residents of Ladysmith to exercise their democratic right and vote in the by-election," said Nicholas Pescod, the Town's Communications & Engagement Specialist.
The by-election was triggered after long-time Mayor Aaron Stone stepped down from his role as mayor last September.
Additional information about the by-election can be found at https://www.ladysmith.ca/city-hall/elections-alternative-approval-assent-voting.
For the latest news and updates, visit the Town’s website at www.ladysmith.ca, as well as Facebook, and Instagram. The Town of Ladysmith respectfully acknowledges that we gather and work on the unceded territory of the Stz'uminus First Nation, the traditional keepers of this land.
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Media Contact Nicholas Pescod Communications & Engagement Specialist npescod@ladysmith.ca 250-268-0606