Peterborough’s former MPP is now it’s Mayor.
After a long wait for election results on Monday night, Jeff Leal won his bid to become Mayor of the City of Peterborough. He edged out two councillors Henry Clarke and Stephen Wright. Brian Lumsden and Victor Kreuz made up the remainder of those in the mayoral race.
Mayor Elect Leal says that homelessness is one of his priorities. He says he wants a report on the situation within the first 30 days of him taking office.
Audio PlayerHe says that one of his other priorities is jobs.
Audio PlayerLeal says he believes his time as a former city councillor, and time as MPP will benefit him in his new role
Audio PlayerFormer Liberal MP Maryam Monsef threw her support behind Leal, and was delighted by the results.
Audio PlayerHenry Clarke, who saw his 25-year run on council come to an end, says he was shocked by the results.
Audio PlayerHe says despite the result, he has no regrets about running for Mayor.
Audio PlayerClarke says he’s on the fence about how the new council will succeed.
Audio PlayerIn Otonabee Ward, incumbent councillor Leslie Parnell has been re-elected, along with Kevin Duguay.
In Monaghan Ward, Don Vassiliadis retained his seat, and will be joined with new councillor Matt Crowley.
In Town Ward, long time councillor Dean Pappas lost his bid to return to council. He was edged out of his council seat, and the ward will be represented by Joy Lachica and Alex Bierk.
In Ashburnham Ward, both Keith Riel and Gary Baldwin will return to City Hall.
In Northcrest Ward, Andrew Beamer will return to the council chambers and will be joined by Dave Haacke who lost in the election 4 years ago but was elected to return in this election.
Election officials say that roughly 40% of the electorate cast a ballot.
Douro Dummer Township
Mayor: Heather Watson
Deputy Mayor: Harold Nelson
Douro Ward: Ray Johnston
Dummer Ward: Adam Vervoort
Selwyn Township
Mayor: Sherry Senis
Deputy Mayor: Ron Black
Ennismore Ward: Mary Coulas
Smith Ward: Brian Henry
Lakefield Ward: John Boyko
Cavan-Monaghan
Mayor: Matthew Graham
Deputy Mayor: Ryan Huntley
Ward 1: Nelson Edgerton
Ward 2: Gerry Byrne
Ward 3: Lance Nachoff
Trent Lakes
Mayor: Terry Lambshead
Deputy Mayor: Carol Armstrong
Councillor-At-Large: Peter Franzen
Galway-Cavendish Ward: Joe Cadigan
Harvey Ward: John Braybrook
Asphodel-Norwood
Mayor: Patrick Wilford
Councillor: Paula Warr
Councillor: Barry Walsh
Councillor: Stephanie Hodge-Greaves
County School Trustees
Trustee (English): Jennifer Leahy
Trustee (French): Kristine Dandavino
