Saanich has chosen a new councilor to fill the vacant spot left by Vic Derman who passed away in March.
Preliminary by-election results indicate Karen Harper is the winner with 2,340 votes. Harper beat out Rebecca Jane Mersereau who had 2,238 votes and Nathalie Chambers who came in third with 1,856 votes.
There were 10 candidates vying to fill the spot.
The District of Saanich and the Chief Election Officer wish to congratulate Karen Harper and thank all voters as well as candidates who took part in the process.