Incumbent councillor Bev Esslinger has lost her seat in Anirniq, with Global News projecting that Erin Rutherford has won the seat in the north Edmonton ward.
With all polls reporting Tuesday morning, unofficial election results show Rutherford received 26.14 per cent of the vote and Esslinger came in second with 24.66 per cent.
Esslinger was seeking a third term on council, after being elected to council in 2013.
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Edmonton’s municipal wards will be redrawn and renamed effective election day Oct. 18. Formerly Ward 2, this ward is being renamed Anirniq (Pronunciation: A nirk nik).
Here’s a quick look at the candidates running for council in Anirniq.
Mark Davies
Davies has a background in business and has also worked as a paramedic.
His platform focuses on sustainable growth, diversity and inclusion, community connectivity and environmental resiliency.
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Bev Esslinger
Esslinger has been the councillor in this ward since 2013.
Her priorities include the economy and jobs, safety and community.
Prior to her time on council, Esslinger served as an Edmonton Public School Board Trustee.
Ali Haymour
A former Alberta Sheriff and Canadian Armed Forces veteran, Haymour said he wants to bring better governance to city hall.
He would like to eliminate spending on projects that have “little or no value to most Edmontonians,” eliminate photo radar and promote and attract business and entrepreneurs to the ward.
Erin Rutherford
Rutherford has lived in Edmonton for more than 20 years and currently lives in the ward.
Her platform is focused on supporting the local economy, building stronger communities, offering quality city services and the environment.
Tyler Zutz
Zutz is an independent consultant.
He said he is running for council because he wants to represent and inspire Edmontonians.
His platform has six key focuses, including constituency engagement, protecting core services, fiscal responsibility, economic prosperity, building an inclusive city and accountability.
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 Anirniq? Email Caley Ramsay by clicking on her byline at the top of the story.
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