Eligible voters in Ucluelet headed to the polls in the province’s municipal election on Oct. 15.
Global News projects Marilyn McEwen will be the next mayor of the resort municipality.
Joining her on council will be Shawn Anderson, Jennifer Hoar, Ian Kennington and Mark Maftei as they are all acclaimed.
The word “Ucluelet” means “people with a safe place to land.” It was incorporated in 1952 and became a district in 1997.
The west coast of Vancouver Island has been inhabited by the 14 Nuu-chah-nulth nations for more than 10,000 years.
Candidates
Mayor
Rachelle Cole
Bruce A. Faith
Marilyn McEwen
Council
Shawn Anderson
Jennifer Hoar (incumbent)
Ian Kennington
Mark Maftei
Population of municipality
2,066
Boundary of the municipality
Ucluelet is a community on the west coast of Vancouver Island, about 40 kilometres from Tofino.
This profile will continually be updated to reflect the latest information, interviews and events in the campaign.