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.”