Deena Beeston will be sworn in as Mayor of Ladysmith, after a by-election win on Saturday, March 1. (submitted photo)
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Beeston elected new Ladysmith Mayor
Mar 1, 2025 | 9:24 PM
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LADYSMITH — Deena Beeston has been elected the new Mayor of Ladysmith after a by-election vote.
Beeston earned 854 votes during the Saturday, March 1 by-election to replace former Mayor Aaron Stone, who stepped away in fall 2024 to pursue a career opportunity in Victoria.
She beat Joe Friesenhan (504 votes), Russ Barling (279 votes), Tee Hanssen (92 votes) and Raymon Travis Farmere (six votes).
Preliminary results counted 1,740 votes, representing a 22.93 per cent voter turnout.
