The early bird truly catches the worm, as Michael Eamon, the first candidate to submit his nomination papers in Peterborough, Ont., was elected mayor on Monday night.
Eamon announced his candidacy for mayor on May 1. He was followed by six other candidates after Mayor Jeff Leal decided not to run for re-election this summer.
After all seven polling locations reported their results, Eamon garnered 10,867 votes, which accounted for 36.5 percent of the total 29,773 votes cast.
He significantly outpaced runner-up Neil Morton, who secured 7,372 votes (24.8 percent), and long-serving city councillor Keith Riel with 5,990 votes (20.1 percent).
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Other candidates included Rebecca Schillemat (2,526 votes or 8.5 percent), Trent University student Jacob Méthot (1,112 votes or 3.7 percent), Brian Lumsden (1,106 votes or 3.7 percent), and Rob Hailman (800 votes or 2.7 percent). Lumsden had previously run for mayor in 2022 but received only 2.78 percent of the vote then.
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Eamon is currently the principal at Catharine Parr Traill College at Trent University and teaches history as well. His background includes extensive experience in administration and management within the federal government in Ottawa and at Trent University. In addition to holding four degrees in history, he has various certificates in project management, project planning and control, procurement, change management and cultural resource management.
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In a statement following his victory, Eamon praised the other candidates for their contributions during a “long,” six-month campaign and recognized their commitment and hard work.
“You brought many good ideas to the table. And you made it abundantly clear how much you care for this community,” said Eamon. “I hope you will continue to use your skills for the betterment of our city.”
Eamon specifically acknowledged Riel for his remarkable tenure of 16 years as a councillor representing Ward 4 (Ashburnham).
The soon-to-be mayor also congratulated all those who were elected to council.
“Enjoy your well-earned victories. We have a lot of work ahead of us,” he said. “I’m looking forward to working with each and every one of you. I look forward to meeting with you in the coming weeks to learn about your priorities so we can hit the ground running after the inauguration. And to everyone who ran – Thank you! We can’t have a democracy without caring committed people who come forward every four years to offer their skills and their service to make the city better.”
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Eamon will join five incumbents along with five newly elected councillors on city council.
The following individuals were elected to city council (two per ward):
Ward 1 (Otonabee)
x- Lesley Parnell (incumbent) 2,677 votes (29.3 percent)
x- Chris Potter 2,318 votes (25.4 percent)
Kevin Duguay (incumbent) 2,294 votes (25.1 percent)
Lucas Graham 1,580 votes (17.3 percent)
Joe Laton-Trickett 260 votes (2.8 percent)
Ward 2 (Monaghan)
x- Matt Crowley (incumbent) 5,301 votes (43.9 percent)
x- AJ Shearer 2,241 votes (18.6 percent)
Ashley Flynn 1,935 votes (16 percent)
Rose Kitney 1,197 votes (9.9 percent
Jen Lacey 1,061 votes(8.8percent)
Aris Metaxakis337votes(2.8percent) p >
Ward3(Town )
x-Alex Bierk(incumbent)3 ,261votes(33.4percent )
x-Joy Lachica( incumbent)3 ,086votes(31.6percent )
Jenni Cathcart2296votes(23.5percent )
Nigel Lister657votes(6.7percent )
Jessica Kuhlmorgen-Hille468votes(4.8percent )
Ward4(Ashburnham)
x-Ashley Bonner3536votes(34 %0Apertage)x-Jason Stabler3107votes((29%.9per cent)Gary Baldwin(in cum bent))2570vot es((24%.7per cent))Andrew Mac Gregor1191vot es((11%.4per cent))
Ward5(Northcrest)
x-Andrew Beamer(in cumbent)3765vote s((32%.0per cent))x -Charmaine Magumbe2371vote s((20%.)Jim Wasson1536vote s((13%.)Gavin Muir1528vote s((13%). ) Debbie Halstead1026vote s((87%. ) Phil Jolicouer843vo tes ((72%. ) Paul Lawton640vo tes ((54%. ) Dennis Nephin52vo tes ((04%. )
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