In the Town of Comox, the mayoral race was suddenly no longer, in the lead up to the 2022 B.C. municipal election.
Former mayor Russ Arnott had announced his intention to run again, but posted to his Facebook page on Sept. 8 that he had to drop out. Nicole Minions has been acclaimed as mayor of Comox.
Global News projects incumbents Jonathan Kerr, Maureen Swift and Ken Grant will make up council, along with newcomers Jenn Meilleur, Steve Blacklock and Chris Haslett.
Candidates
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Mayor
Nicole Minions (acclaimed)
Council
Maureen Swift (incumbent)
Jonathan Kerr (incumbent)
Peter Gibson
Don Davis
Ruby Sidhu
Kealy Donaldson
Jenn Meilleur
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Chris Haslett
Steve Blacklock
Ken Grant (incumbent)
Alex Bissinger (incumbent)
Population of municipality
14,806 (2021)
Boundary of the municipality
Comox is located on the east coast of Vancouver Island, just five kilometres away from Courtenay. Cumberland is located to the south.
This profile will continually be updated to reflect the latest information, interviews and events in the campaign.
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