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.