Former BC Greens candidate Cavers wins Chase mayoral race

CHASE, B.C. —  Tristan Cavers has been elected as the new mayor of Chase.

Cavers, who ran for the Green Party in the 2024 provincial election, finished with 556 voters. He was well ahead of incumbent mayor David Lepsoe, who was in second place with 174 voters.

Carson Trowsse (164 votes) and Tanja Wilson (99 votes) rounded out the field for mayoral candidates.

Newcomer Brock Endean (724 votes) was the top vote-getter among councillors, while fellow newcomer Keith Anderson (703 votes) was in second place. Incumbent councillors Jane Herman (644 votes) and Dan Stevens (638 votes) were re-elected.