Global News is projecting Jennifer Rice has won the seat in Ipiihkoohkanipiaohtsi.
With all polls reporting Tuesday morning, unofficial election results show Rice received 32.4 per cent of the vote in an extremely tight race with fellow candidate Rhiannon Hoyle, who received 32.18 per cent of the vote.
Just 39 votes separated the two, according to unofficial results.
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Edmonton’s municipal wards will be redrawn and renamed effective election day Oct. 18. Formerly portions of wards 9 and 10, this ward is being renamed Ipiihkoohkanipiaohtsi (Pronunciation: E-pee-ko-ka-nee-piu-tsi-ya).
There were six candidates running in Ipiihkoohkanipiaohtsi.
Here’s a quick look at the candidates running for council in Ipiihkoohkanipiaohtsi.
Jason Carter
Carter was born and raised in Edmonton and works in the manufacturing industry.
He describes himself as a pragmatic libertarian and fiscal conservative.
His platform focuses on empathy, transparency, responsibility and efficiency.
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Rhiannon Hoyle
Hoyle has a bachelor of political science from the University of Alberta and was a part of helping secure $1.6 million to build three playgrounds in this ward.
She says she has managed multi-million dollar budgets and understands that tight budgets should reflect the needs of the public.
Hoyle says she will bring that “tenacity” to Edmonton city council as the city recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Scott Johnston
Johnston has nearly 30 years experience holding the city and council accountable, covering city hall as a radio reporter with 630 CHED.
Over that time, Johnston says he’s had the chance to see what works and what doesn’t.
Johnston says he’s business-oriented, community-minded and experienced. He has a focus on fiscal restraint, and keeping taxes low for residents and business owners.
Glynnis Lieb
Lieb is a social psychologist who has worked for government and not-for-profit social services.
Her platform focuses on affordable housing, accessible public transit, maintaining public services, addressing system inequities and climate action.
Jon Morgan
Morgan has been working in the City of Edmonton’s transit department for the last 14 years.
His platform focuses on reducing homelessness, sustainable development, affordable housing, Indigenous issues and the arts.
Jennifer Rice
Rice is a former university professor and public servant.
She hopes to bring her dedication and passion for community service to Edmonton’s city council.
Rice’s key platform focuses include core municipal resources, fiscal efficiency, community safety, infrastructure improvements and caring for green spaces.
In total, 11 people are running for mayor and 74 candidates are running for city council. Eight people are running to become Edmonton Catholic School Board trustees, six of whom have been acclaimed. There are 40 people are running to become Edmonton Public School Board trustees.
Advance voting will take place from Oct. 4 to Oct. 13, including Thanksgiving Monday (Oct. 11).
Election day is Monday, Oct. 18.
Results
Are you running in Ipiihkoohkanipiaohtsi? Email Caley Ramsay by clicking on her byline at the top of the story.
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