Few Okanagan mayors managed to hold onto the top spot during Saturdaysa国际传媒檚 municipal elections.
In West Kelowna, Gord Milsom says he is excited to take on another four-year term as the citysa国际传媒檚 mayor.
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Milsom won by a landslide, beating opponent Andrew Kwaczynski with 79.9 per cent of the vote.
Milsom says hesa国际传媒檚 excited to see what the new council can do with some of those elected having a great deal of experience and few others with a bit of a newer perspective.
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Milsom also says theysa国际传媒檒l focus on the new library building and the Official Community Plan to prepare for future growth of the city.
Black Press Media asked Milsom his thoughts on the changes in Kelowna, including Tom Dyas beating out incumbent Colin Basran for mayor.
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Four West Kelowna council incumbents are returning to the role: Stephen Johnston, Rick de Jong, Jason Friesen, and Carol Zanon.
Two new faces have joined the governing body: Tasha Da Silva and Garrett Millsap.
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