Lennox Island First Nation elects new chief, council
Voters elected one off-reserve councillor, two on-reserve councillors and a chief
Tabatha Bernard has been elected chief of Lennox Island First Nation.
Bernard won Saturday's election with 177 votes, according to the official count. Darcy Sark placed second with 148 votes.
Bernard will take over from Darlene Bernard, who announced in April that she would not seek re-election after nearly two decades in leadership.
Darlene Bernard first served as chief from 2001 to 2013, then returned to the role six years ago.
Voters also elected one off-reserve councillor and two on-reserve councillors.
Robbie Augustine was elected as an off-reserve councillor with 171 votes. Kiara Labobe finished six votes behind.
Dennis Lewis and Kristin Lewis were elected as on-reserve councillors with 194 and 160 votes, respectively. Richard Guimond placed third in the balloting with 153.