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By Aaron Schulze

Merritt By-Election

Four candidates put their names forward for Merritt council by-election

Mar 19, 2024 | 8:50 AM

MERRITT, B.C. — Residents in Merritt will have four candidates to choose from in the upcoming by-election to fill a vacant council seat.

The City of Merritt received four submissions ahead of cutoff day Friday (March 15): Yvette Baxter, Peter Coghill, Norma Jean Littleton and Michael Phillips.

Merritt’s mayor and council set Saturday, April 20 as the by-election date. It comes following the passing of Merritt city councillor Claire Newman in July 2023.

The by-election winner will serve on Merritt council until November 2026.

Information for voters can be viewed here.

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