Elmslie elected new mayor

By Kirk Winter

Deputy Mayor Doug Elmslie and roundtable discussions.

Doug Elmslie has been elected mayor of Kawartha Lakes.

Joining him on council will be returning incumbent councillors Emmett Yeo, Ron Ashmore and Tracy Richardson who will serve along with newly elected Pat Warren, Mike Perry, Dan Joyce, Eric Smeaton and Charles McDonald.

Data released by clerk Cathie Ritchie showed that Elmslie was able to best his five other competitors for mayor who included Pat Dunn, Kathleen Seymour-Fagan, Bill Denby, Fay McGee and Jim Riches by a comfortable margin.

Elmslie, who won by a comfortable margin, brings council experience to the table as the city faces multiple challenges including crumbling infrastructure, an explosion in new home starts and serious social issues tied to crime, drug addiction and lack of affordable housing for residents less fortunate.

In Ward One, Emmett Yeo won handily pushing back challenges from Don Logan, Raymonde Blais-Couture and Jim Harris.

In Ward Two, veteran former councillor Pat Warren will return to chambers after eight years away. Warren defeated Jamie Brown and John Snider on her way to victory.

In Ward Three, Mike Perry was victorious over challenger Doug Dickerson, perhaps opening the door for a mayoral run in 2026 for Perry.

In Ward Four, Dan Joyce came out on top of a large field of candidates featuring Tyler Richards, Angel Godsoe, Trevor Johnston, Ian Nichollson, Jamie Campbell and Dave Skrabek.

In Ward Five, Eric Smeaton bested another crowded field emerging victorious over Janet Di Bello, Gloria Graham Weir, Wesley Letsholo and Duncan Gallacher.

In Ward Six, Ron Ashmore returned to council winning against former councillor Gerard Jilesen.

In Ward Seven, Charles McDonald will be the ward’s new councillor winning out over Danielle Willette and Diane Holder.

Finally in Ward 8, Tracy Richardson won easily over challenger Greg Ward.

At 9:30 pm the results on the City website showed the breakdown of the mayoral race this way:

William Denby: 1,232

Pat Dunn: 5,295

Doug Elmslie: 7,982

Faye McGee: 2,800

Jim Riches: 1,371

Kathleen Seymour-Fagan: 3,949

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