Stamer back as Barriere mayor; six incumbent councillors to be challenged by seven newcomers
Sep 12, 2022 | 11:50 AM
James Peters
BARRIERE, B.C. — The District of Barriere knows who its mayor will be after the Oct. 15 election — but the council election is wide open.
Ward Stamer will be acclaimed mayor as the only candidate to put their name forward by the Sept. 9 deadline. Stamer defeated Mike Fennell for the mayor’s position in 2018.
No fewer than 13 candidates are vying for the six council seats.
They include all six incumbents: Judy Armstrong, Alan Fortin, Scott Kershaw, Rob Kerslake, Donna Kibble and Amanda Sabyan.
They are joined in the race by seven others:
- Marguerite Dodds
- Louise Lodge
- Colin McInnis
- Lance Naylor
- Michelle Rutschke
- Debbie Sherman
- Robert Veitch
Candidates have until Friday, Sept. 16 to withdraw their names from the ballot.
The B.C. municipal elections will take place Oct. 15, 2022.
