Referendum turnout tops recent Nanaimo elections
NANAIMO — The substantial showing by Nanaimo’s community in the Saturday, March 11 event centre referendum was welcomed by members of City Council.
Mayor Bill McKay said there’s “nothing worse than a squeaker,” and coun. Diane Brennan said she was impressed with the passion on display from Nanaimo residents.
“It tells me people are very interested in what’s next for Nanaimo and I am too. I’m looking forward to real, positive community engagement,” Brennan said.
Nearly 24,000 people, 35.3 per cent of eligible voters, cast ballots in the event centre referendum.