10/18/2026
The nail-biter in Chilliwack has finally come to a close. After a tense evening where Leanna and Sue were separated by a razor-thin margin of just 100 votes, the final tally is in: Sue has secured the sixth spot on the City Council by a mere 148-vote difference.
It was a night of significant shifts and clear mandates. Jason Lum dominated the mayoral race with an impressive 82% of the vote, cementing a strong return. The council landscape sees a mix of returning faces and fresh energy, with Kloot, Huitema Read, Trevor McDonald, Steve Czeck, and Kevin Baarda taking the remaining seats. Meanwhile, the school trustee results are also locked in, featuring Katie Bartel, David Swankey, Margaret Reid, Leah Kelley, Michael Carter, Willow Reichelt, and Cary Moore.
With the ballots counted and the new representation set, the big question remains: What does this mean for the future of the city, and how do the residents feel about the new lineup? Weigh in with your take on the election results in the comments.