Meadows-Waverly byelection sees 2.64 per cent turnout By: Drew May Save to Read Later
Only 2.64 per cent of eligible voters went to the polls in the Meadows-Waverly byelection on Wednesday, but the low turnout isn’t entirely unexpected, according to a political scientist.
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Only 2.64 per cent of eligible voters went to the polls in the Meadows-Waverly byelection on Wednesday, but the low turnout isn’t entirely unexpected, according to a political scientist.
Out of 3,486 people registered on the voter’s list for Ward 5, the winner, Sunday Frangi, received a total of 50 votes, while runner-up Gordon McRae received 42 votes. Three ballots were declined and three were spoiled.
Posted: May 06, 2021 7:48 PM CT | Last Updated: May 7
It s believed Sunday Frangi is making history as the first Black city councillor in Brandon, Man., following a Wednesday byelection in the city.(Submitted by Sunday Frangi)
For what s believed to be the first time in the southwestern Manitoba city s history, Brandon has elected a Black city councillor.
Sunday Frangi won Wednesday s byelection in Ward 5 (Meadows-Waverly), with 50 votes to Gordon McRae s 42, according to a Thursday news release from the City of Brandon announcing the unofficial results. Those results were confirmed by the city Friday.
According to city records going back at least 50 years, no Black person has ever had a seat at the table in city council chambers meaning Frangi is very likely making history in Brandon.
Brandon Sun By: Colin Slark Save to Read Later
Sunday Frangi stands outside his new workplace, Brandon City Hall, after being elected as the new councillor for Ward 5 in a byelection Wednesday evening. (Colin Slark/The Brandon Sun)
The unofficial results are in: Sunday Frangi will be the next member of Brandon City Council.
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The unofficial results are in: Sunday Frangi will be the next member of Brandon City Council.
Turnout was extremely low, with Frangi carrying the day over opponent Gordon McRae by a slim margin of 50 votes to 42.
Wednesday’s result was a successful second effort by Frangi, who unsuccessfully ran as a Manitoba Liberal candidate in the 2019 provincial election against Progressive Conservative Brandon West MLA Reg Helwer.
Candidates make their final pushes in Meadows-Waverly By: Tyler Clarke Save to Read Later
Although attendance at last week’s online debate was disappointing, Brandonites are nonetheless engaged in the democratic process.
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Although attendance at last week’s online debate was disappointing, Brandonites are nonetheless engaged in the democratic process.
So described Sunday Frangi, who’s running against fellow candidate Gordon McRae for the Meadows-Waverly ward in Wednesday’s municipal byelection.
Gordon McRae
Attendance at Tuesday’s debate peaked at 11 participants, though that total included both candidates, host and moderator Kim Longstreet, a timekeeper, a Sun reporter and Mayor Rick Chrest.
Meadows-Waverly candidates facing off online By: Tyler Clarke Save to Read Later
An online debate is being held Tuesday featuring both candidates vying for the Meadows-Waverly seat on Brandon City Council.
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Candidates Sunday Frangi and Gordon McRae are both running for the ward in next week’s byelection.
Gordon McRae
The seat was recently vacated by John LoRegio, who held the position since 2013 and resigned in the midst of a cancer diagnosis to devote time to his health and family.
The debate will be held 6:30-8:30 p.m. at bit.ly/2PmpziD and is being hosted by community steward, Family Visions Inc. executive director and past Brandon East Liberal candidate Kim Longstreet.