A resignation in early July has prompted the need for a by-election in Ward 6 of the Municipality of Deloraine Winchester.

Sara Rommelaere was on council for just more than one four year term before she handed in her resignation. “She resigned from council July 6th and resignation of course are effective immediately,” said CAO Pam Hainsworth.

Hainsworth is also the municipality’s senior election official, and she established a by-election date of October 17th.

Rommelaere stepped down from council as she’s leaving the community for a job in Winnipeg.

“Nominations will be accepted in mid-September running from September 5-11.”

Ward six is an urban ward which is located in mostly the southern part of Deloraine. The successful candidate will complete the three years left on the term. Which runs to October of 2026.