Greg Maychak elected Ward 3 Councillor in West Lincoln

The results from West Lincoln’s 2024 Municipal By-election have been certified by the Township Clerk. Greg Maychak has been elected to serve as a Ward 3 Councillor for the remainder of the 2022-2026 term of Council. Maychak will be sworn into office at the November 25 Council meeting.

Ward 3 voters had three opportunities to cast their ballots, with two advance polls held on October 25 and 26 and By-election Day held on November 4. A total of 1,632 out of 5,878 eligible voters cast their ballots, three of which were spoiled. There were no declined or rejected ballots.

West Lincoln’s latest Ward 3 By-election saw a significant increase in turnout when compared to its last Ward 3 By-election, with 27.76% of voters casting ballots in 2024 compared to 16.54% in 2016. The Township would like to thank every Ward 3 voter who made the choice to participate in the democratic process.

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“On behalf of Council, I would like to congratulate Mr. Maychak on being selected by the Ward 3 voters to represent them as a Councillor. We look forward to officially welcoming him at our November Council meeting and working with him for the remainder of the term. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank each of the candidates who ran in our by-election. Stepping up to make a difference in your community is no easy task and you all deserve a great deal of acclaim for putting your names forward.”

-Mayor Cheryl Ganann

"I would like to thank all the candidates for running a spirited campaign. I would especially like to thank the fine people of West Lincoln for the honor and privilege of representing each and every one of you on Township Council. I said to many of you at the door that I do not have all the answers, but I am here to listen and learn from each one of you. I promise to work hard and always in the best interest of you, your family and loved ones including your pets.”

-Councillor-elect Greg Maychak

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