2014 Perth County municipal elections

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Elections were held in Perth County, Ontario on October 27, 2014 in conjunction with municipal elections across the province.

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Perth County Council

Perth County Council consists of 10 members and uses a weighted voting method so that member's votes match the populations of the constituent communities. [1]

PositionElectedWeighted votes
Perth East MayorBob McMillan (acclaimed)2
Perth East Deputy MayorRhonda Ehgoetz (acclaimed)2
Perth East CouncillorAppointed by Township Council2
Perth South MayorRobert Wilhelm1
Perth South Deputy MayorAppointed by Township Council1
West Perth MayorWalter McKenzie (acclaimed)2
West Perth Deputy MayorDouglas Eidt2
North Perth MayorJulie Behrns (acclaimed)2
North Perth Deputy MayorDoug Kellum2

North Perth

Mayoral Candidate [2] Vote %
Julie Behms (X)Acclaimed

Perth East

Mayoral Candidate [3] Vote %
Bob McMillanAcclaimed

Perth South

Mayoral Candidate [4] Vote %
Robert Wilhelm (X)97969.73
Roger Fuhr42530.27

West Perth

Mayoral Candidate [5] Vote %
Walter McKenzie (X)Acclaimed

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References

  1. "Perth County • Cultivating Opportunity • Size and Role of County Council". Archived from the original on September 7, 2014. Retrieved September 16, 2014.
  2. "Municipality of North Perth". www.northperth.ca. Archived from the original on September 14, 2014. Retrieved May 22, 2022.
  3. "2014 Candidates - Perth East Township". Archived from the original on October 4, 2014. Retrieved September 16, 2014.
  4. "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on March 3, 2016. Retrieved September 19, 2014.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  5. http://www.westperth.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/LC05-Official-List-of-Certified-Candidates.pdf%5B%5D