Local students had their say in Monday’s election in Barrie through the Student Vote program.
The CIVIX Student Vote program saw 127,000 elementary and secondary school students cast ballots for who they wanted to see on municipal councils and school boards.
In Barrie, students at 21 schools participated.
The students’ vote reflected the will of the electorate in the mayor’s race, as Alex Nuttall received 733 votes, followed by Barry Ward with 553. They also cast ballots for mayoral candidates Andrew Gordon (305), Mike McCann (294), Gerry Marshall (193), Rob Haverson (145), and Weldon Hachey (88).
Students voted for the following ward councillors.
Ward 1: Andre Jmourko
Ward 2: Shanicka Edwards
Ward 3: Ryan Rijo
Ward 4: Amy Courser
Ward 6: Nigussie Nigussie
Ward 7: Gary Harvey
Ward 8: Jim Harris
Ward 9: Sergio Morales
Ward 10: Joy Douglas
Complete Student Vote results can be found here.
