Mayor Janet Evans, right, celebrates during an election night gettogether at her Sooke home. Offering best wishes is her friend Laurie Szadkowski.
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Published: November 15, 2008 10:00 PMUpdated: November 16, 2008 1:19 PM
Incumbent mayor Janet Evans has won another term, her third, as mayor of the District of Sooke. The win came over contenders Rick Kasper who had served as a councillor on the outgoing council, and local businessman Randy Welters.
Evans led the way with 1597 votes; Kasper earned 1284; Welters, 413.
The District saw a voter turnout of about 43 per cent.
"I feel very honoured," said Evans following Saturday's election.
"The voters are always right," said Kasper.
Welters said he felt the council changes were positive.
"If I didn't win I'm glad Janet won," he added. "I found the process a little frustrating. There weren't enough questions in the all candidates meeting."
Councillors Sheila Beech and Ron Dumont managed to keep their seats while Brenda Parkinson and Rick Armour will not be a part of the new group to be inducted on December 1. Councillor Jen Smith had decided not to seek re-election.
Fresh faces on council are Dave Bennett, Maja Tait, Bev Berger and Herb Haldane.
Mike Hicks edged Ute Schnarr for the Capital Regional District Juan de Fuca Electoral Area director's position. Hicks compiled 852 votes to Schnarr's 705.
