Volker Dammann elected View Royal mayor in close race
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What's being reported
Volker Dammann was elected mayor of View Royal in a close race. Dammann is a political newcomer who beat David Screech, a former mayor, by less than 100 votes.
How coverage differs
- Times ColonistReports that councillor Gery Lemon received the most votes overall with 1,833.
- Victoria BuzzNotes that the council is seeing a major shakeup alongside the mayoral result.
3 versionsGrouped by owner
Black Press · 1 version · 1 outlet
- Volker Dammann elected View Royal’s new mayor
The political newcomer beat David Screech by less than 100 votes
Independent · 1 version · 1 outlet
- Volker Dammann elected View Royal mayor in close race as council sees major shakeup
Dammann narrowly defeated former mayor David Screech.
Glacier · 1 version · 1 outlet
- View Royal election results 2026: Newcomer Volker Dammann wins mayor's chair
Incumbent councillor Gery Lemon received the most votes overall with 1,833.
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