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By James Peters

Municipal Election 2022

Stamer back as Barriere mayor; six incumbent councillors to be challenged by seven newcomers

Sep 12, 2022 | 11:50 AM

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:

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• Debbie Sherman
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Candidates have until Friday, Sept. 16 to withdraw their names from the ballot.

The B.C. municipal elections will take place Oct. 15, 2022.