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New Nipissing First Nation chief and council begin term next month

Nipissing First Nation voters have elected a new chief and council.   

Official results were posted online on Monday.  

Cathy Bellefeuille will become chief after garnering 391 votes, 37 more than incumbent Scott McLeod.  

Seven councillors were also elected. They include:  

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  • Brian Couchie 
  • Eric (Rick) Stevens 
  • Joan McLeod Shabogesic 
  • Yvette Bellefeuille 
  • Samantha Stevens 
  • Priscilla Goulais 
  • Jason Laronde 

1477 ballots were declared valid, with about two-thirds cast electronically.  

There were 2749 eligible voters.  

The new term begins August 1.     

 

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