SocietyOntario council seat decided by draw from an 1883 wedding hat after tied vote
After a lengthy campaign, recount and two weeks of uncertainty, a draw settled the contest for a Norfolk County council seat. On Thursday night, county clerk William Tigert pulled Chris Van Paassen’s name from a hat, breaking the tie with challenger Jeni Lambert. Van Paassen will return as Ward 4 councillor.
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Ontario council seat decided by draw from an 1883 wedding hat after tied vote