Horner, Hawkins and Lowry take Mulmur council seats

Mulmur Township has elected Janet Horner, Earl Hawkins and Keith Lowry to council.

There were four people running for three council seats.

Horner got the most support with 945 votes.

Hawkins got 846 votes and Lowry got 811 votes. Hawkins is the only incumbent returned to his seat.

Councillor Heather Hayes was acclaimed as deputy mayor and incumbent Mayor Paul Mills was also acclaimed.

Lynn Hilchey received 543 votes and was not returned to her seat.

Voter turnout was at 35.8 per cent.

Of the 1,244 people who voted, 843 people voted online and 401 used the telephone.