The municipality has been served with an application challenging the results of the October 22 municipal election regarding the Ward 1 (West Kent) councillor’s race.
Municipal officials said in a media release the application (which does not challenge the results in any other ward or that of the mayor’s position) will be heard before the Superior Court of Justice.
John Norton, Chief Legal Officer and General Manager Community Development, said the municipality will take whatever direction is given by the Courts.
Judy Smith, Chief Returning Officer and Clerk, had responsibility for overseeing the election and confirmed the results October 24.
The official results showed Mark Authier and Melissa Harrigan as the successful candidates with 1,991 and 1,682 votes respectively while Bryon Fluker (1,050), Mark Pastorius (252) and Jordan Dell (88) were not elected.
Norton said since the matter is now before the Courts, the municipality will not make further comment.
The matter is scheduled to be heard January 2.
The municipality will continue with plans for all councillors to be sworn-in during an inaugural ceremony at the John D. Bradley Centre December 3.
