Czember wins mayoral race in Redcliff

Southern Alberta Newspapers Photo by Zoe Mason. RESULTS IN: Redcliff’s unofficial mayor elect Chris Czember, left, sits next to former mayor Dwight Kilpatrick, right, at an election night gathering with other candidates held at Czember’s Redcliff bar Who’s on 3rd.

By Zoe Mason
Southern Alberta Newspapers

C=hris Czember has been elected mayor of Redcliff.

According to unofficial results released by the Town of Redcliff on Oct. 20, Czember beat his opponent Don McRobb handily to win his first term as mayor. This will be Czember’s first term as mayor after previously serving two terms on the town’s council.

“It’s obviously very humbling to get the people’s support in a manner like that, very distinct support,” he told Southern Alberta Newspapers on Oct. 20.

Czember initially entered the mayoral race uncontested, but McRobb joined the contest shortly before the nomination period closed in September. 

“First and foremost, I’m looking forward to getting to know how my new council is, and starting that relationship on a good foot forward with them,” said Czember.

Czember says he’s proud to have had the opportunity to win the support of the people.

“It’s much more satisfying to know I have the people’s support, rather than just nobody running against me,” he said. “I certainly thank my opponent for that opportunity. He thought he could do a good job, and I’m not saying he couldn’t, but I guess I’m the man for the job.”

“I appreciate everybody that came out and voted,” said Czember. “I hate to overuse the word, but it is such a humbling feeling.”