Edmonton election 2021: Incumbent Bev Esslinger loses seat in Anirniq – Edmonton

In a decent race that couldn’t be referred to as Monday night time, incumbent councillor Bev Esslinger has misplaced her seat.

With all polls reporting Tuesday morning, unofficial election outcomes present Erin Rutherford has received the seat within the north Edmonton ward of Anirniq.

Rutherford acquired 26.14 per cent of the vote, whereas Esslinger got here in second with 24.66 per cent.

Esslinger was first elected to council in 2013 and was the one lady on council two phrases in the past.

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She is a champion of the ladies’s initiative and is working to construct a child-friendly metropolis. She additionally began the Gender Based mostly Violence Initiative out of concern for the excessive numbers of households affected.

Previous to her time on council, Esslinger served as an Edmonton Public College Board Trustee.

Councillor-elect Rutherford has lived in Edmonton for greater than 20 years and presently lives within the ward.

Her platform is concentrated on supporting the native financial system, constructing stronger communities, providing high quality metropolis companies and the setting.