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Nathorst and Shaw take seats in Greenwood byelection

Candidates Jim Nathorst and Gerry Shaw have been elected, with 157 and 142 votes respectively. Third candidate Rob Payne recieved 113 votes.
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Councillors-elect Jim Nathorst and Gerry Shaw.

Greenwood officially has two new city councillors after a byelection on Saturday.

Candidates Jim Nathorst and Gerry Shaw have been elected, with 157 and 142 votes respectively. Third candidate Rob Payne recieved 113 votes.

The byeelction saw a higher than ususal turnout for the city, with 235 ballots cast. With 485 eligible voters, this is a voter turnout of 48.5 per cent.

The new councillors will be sworn in at a special meeting of council, date yet to be determined. Both councillors-elect are assuming terms that will conclude into 2018.