Brian Esau

Mitchell has a new Councillor.

Voters of Ward 2 in the Rural Municipality of Hanover have elected Brian Esau to represent them. Esau defeated Marvin Vogt by a count of 253-90 in a by-election on Wednesday.

The by-election was necessary after former Councillor Bernie Stahn passed away on Christmas Day. Stahn had been the Councillor since October of 2002.

“I’m very humbled and very thankful to all the residents of Mitchell, it’s just awesome,” says Esau, moments after learning the results. “I never dreamed I had that much support.”

ferent subdivisions that make up his ward. Esau says he also hopes to create recreational opportunities for the children and sidewalks in order to make Mitchell a safer place for kids to get around.

Ward 2 has 1,526 eligible voters, meaning voter turnout for this by-election was 22 per cent.