Roden re-elected to third-term as Ashcroft mayor

ASHCROFT, B.C. — The incumbent mayor of Ashcroft will serve a third term. 

Barbara Roden held off the challenge from Eric Poole during Saturday’s (Oct. 17) municipal election. She finished with 458 votes to Poole’s 178.

Roden served one term on Ashcroft council prior to being elected as mayor in 2018. She faced no challenger in 2022 and was acclaimed to office, and has served as chair of the Thompson-Nicola Regional District’s board of directors since 2022.

Newcomer Warren Wall was elected to council as the top vote getter with 530. Incumbents Jessica Clement (433 votes), Jonah Anstett (410 votes) and Nadine Daveport (385 votes) will return as councillors as well.