Dean Drake was elected to Council in a by-election June 11 to fill the seat vacated when Chris Roberts resigned to run for Chief. Dean led the polls among four candidates. He was sworn in Wednesday, June 13.
The following are the official results as submitted by Electoral Officer Heather Ware:
Wei Wai Kum
Campbell River Indian Band
By-Election for Councillor
June 11, 2018
Statement of Vote
Elected for the remainder of a four year term ending in February 2021:
Dean A. Drake
Candidates for Council Votes Elected
DRAKE, Dean A. 118 Elected
DUNCAN, Joshua 45
QUOCKSISTER, Ritchie G. 10
ROBERTS, Frances E. 67
Valid Ballots Cast: 240
Ballots Rejected: 3