Chilliwack voters welcome five incumbents back and a fresh new face to City Council

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“A lot of it is what you do in the four years after you’re elected, and not so much in the campaigns,” Lum said. “Campaigns still matter. It’s important to give it your all and put your best foot forward. I’m proud of the work we’ve been able to accomplish on council. I’ve had the privilege of working with an amazing mayor and council.”

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Kloot, a two-term councillor, small dairy farmer, and realtor, wasn’t far behind with 9,482 votes. He came in second in 2018 behind Lum.

Political newcomer and longtime Chilliwack resident Nicole Huitema Read finished in third place with 9,153 votes. She is the general manager of Community Futures South Fraser who previously started her own business in her mid 20s.

Incumbent Jeff Shields, a lifelong Chilliwack resident and chartered accountant of 30 years, won a second term by receiving 8,622 votes and fourth-place finish.

Harv Westeringh, a longtime Chilliwack resident who works as a realtor and owns a small building company with his wife, wound up with 8,048 votes in fifth place.

Incumbent Bud Mercer, who has an extensive policing background by virtue of a 34-year RCMP career, was in sixth place with 7,970 votes.

Amber Price finished in seventh place with 7,488 votes.

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