Only one of three Slocan Valley communities will have a contested mayoral race this fall, with two incumbent mayors set to be acclaimed.
Slocan
Slocan residents will have a new mayor next term, with incumbent Jessica Lunn not seeking re-election. Jamie Ingram, Eunice Ludlow, and Joel Pelletier are running to replace her.
Ingram served as mayor from 1996 to 1999, while Ludlow previously worked as the village administrator from 2004 to 2008.
Village voters will also elect an entirely new council, with none of the four incumbent councillors seeking re-election.
Eight candidates are running for the four council seats: Beth Campbell, Alex Cendese, Dave Fredrickson, Delaine Hird, Darcy Lindsay, Brendan Murray-Nellis, Therin Rhaintre, and Katie Strong. Fredrickson previously served on council from 1996 to 2002.
New Denver
New Denver’s mayor won’t be changing this fall.
Incumbent Leonard Casley is the only person running for the job and will be acclaimed.
The council race is more competetive, with six candidates running for four seats.
Incumbent Colin Moss is seeking re-election, alongside former councillor Vern Gustafson and newcomers Steve Deakoff, Kathy Hartman, Daphne Budding, Melvie Buenacosa and Jude Louwerse.
Silverton
Silverton’s mayoral race is also uncontested, with incumbent Tanya Gordon the only candidate. She’ll be acclaimed for another term.
The rest of council has also been acclaimed. Don Broughton is the lone incumbent who sought re-election, while Troy Bennett-McCrea, Arlen Duquette, and Dustin Hill are newcomers.
General voting day is Oct. 17.
Click here for a complete list of West Kootenay/Boundary candidates.
