Judicial recount to come for North Thompson school trustee race as recount leads to tie

SD73 did not say how many votes Sim and Onslow got. If the judicial recount is still tied, the winner will be decided by drawing lots, much like what could happen in the mayoral race in the Village of Lytton.

A recount was also held in Area 5 (Logan Lake) and SD73 said incumbent Cara McKelvey was elected to her fifth term on the board. McKelvey has been a trustee since 2011, and she finished with 307 votes, while challenger Marie McGivern finished with 255 votes.

There is no change to the eight other seats on the SD73 school board, which will be sworn in on Nov. 2.

In Kamloops, incumbent trustees Cole Hickson, Heather Grieve, John O’Fee and Kathleen Karpuk along with newcomer Troylana Manson were elected, while newcomer Bronwen Bird and incumbent Diane Jules were acclaimed in Area 3 (Barriere-Little Fort) and Area 4 (Chase) respectively.

“Congratulations to all elected and acclaimed trustees and thank-you to all candidates who participated in the democratic process in support of public education across the communities served by School District No. 73,” the statement from SD73 said.

“School trustees are elected for four-year terms and serve as locally elected representatives who help shape public education in their communities. Trustees provide governance and oversight for the District by supporting student success, setting strategic direction, establishing policies, and overseeing budgets.”

by Victor Kaisar

Judicial recount to come for North Thompson school trustee race as recount leads to tie

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