Quibell re-elected mayor of Hudson’s Hope; voters approve $10M borrowing for gathering centre

HUDSON’S HOPE, B.C. - Travous Quibell has been re-elected as mayor of Hudson’s Hope, while voters have also given the green light to borrowing up to $10 million for a new multi-use gathering centre.

Quibell, the incumbent, received 256 votes, or 78.3 per cent, defeating challenger Luke Zandbergen, who received 71 votes, or 21.7 per cent.

Hudson’s Hope mayoral results

Six councillors elected

There were nine candidates competing for six seats on Hudson’s Hope council.

Incumbent Tashana Winnicky topped the polls with 262 votes, or 80.1 per cent. Fellow incumbent Tina Jeffrey finished close behind with 259 votes, followed by incumbent Greta Goddard with 245.

Incumbent Debbie Beattie and newcomer Kimberly Stacey each received 237 votes, while Rob Douglas secured the final council seat with 190 votes.

Victoria Mee, John Paul McCarthy and Ben Romine were not elected.

Hudson’s Hope council results

Voters approve borrowing for multi-use gathering centre

Hudson’s Hope voters also weighed in on a major borrowing question.

Residents were asked whether they supported a bylaw allowing the district to borrow up to $10 million, with interest, over a period not exceeding 20 years, to finance construction of a multi-use gathering centre.

The measure passed by 18 votes, with 174 ballots cast in favour and 156 opposed.

Multi-Use Gathering Centre vote

327 ballots cast

The District of Hudson’s Hope reported 327 ballots cast in the election. There were an estimated 769 eligible voters, with 462 registered voters listed in the election information.