Preliminary results in for Merritt by-election

Apr 21, 2024 | 6:43 AM

MERRITT — Preliminary election results are in for the by-election held in Merritt to fill a vacant city council seat.

Yvette Baxter finished well ahead of three other candidates, tallying 229 votes.

Peter Coghill (75), Norma Jean Littleton (30) and MJ Phillips (26) finished second, third and fourth, respectively.

Voting took place during two advance opportunities (April 10 and April 17) and on Saturday during general voting day.