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Philip Sousa has been elected mayor of West Elgin, receiving 910 votes in Monday’s municipal election.
Sousa defeated Mike Robinson, who received 727 votes, and Bernie Wiehle, who finished with 553.
Pam Wardell has been elected deputy mayor with 1,785 votes, defeating Mary (Kana) Browne, who received 253.
Three councillors have also been elected to West Elgin council. Catherine Gow-Chamberlain received 1,494 votes, John Sears received 1,361, and Ryan Statham received 1,152.
West Elgin also saw record-breaking voter turnout, with 43.19 per cent of eligible voters casting a ballot.
The results remain unofficial pending formal declaration by the municipal clerk.
Written by: Kennedy Freeman
