B.C. municipal election 2022: Merritt results

Global News projects that Merritt residents will have a new mayor following the 2022 B.C. municipal election.

Michael G Goetz is projected to take the top job in the city, beating out incumbent Linda Brown.

Joining Goetz on council, Global News projects, will be Adam A Etchart, Manuel Olguin, Paul Petroczi, Dana J Egan, Wendy Charney and Claire L Newman.

Candidates

Mayor

Mike Bhangu

Linda A Brown (Incumbent)

Michael G Goetz

Tony Luck

Council 

Jay Barley

Yvette M Baxter

Michael Behrens

Darrel Brooks

Wendy Charney

Dana J Egan

Adam A Etchart (Incumbent)

Mary P Fleury

Norma J Littleton

Claire L Newman

Manuel Olguin

Deanna J Palmgren

Brian W Peterson

Paul Petroczi

MJ Phillips

Susan M Roline

Melvina L White (Incumbent)

Derry A Wooden

Population of municipality

7,051 (2021)

Boundary of the municipality

Located in the Nicola Valley, Merritt sits right on the Nicola River, about 90 kilometres from Kamloops.

This profile will continually be updated to reflect the latest information, interviews and events in the campaign.