Simon Mervyn re-elected chief of First Nation of Na-Cho Nyak Dun – CBC

Mix of new and familiar faces for First Nation council in Mayo, Yukon

Apr 25, 2019

Simon Mervyn has been re-elected chief of the First Nation of Na-Cho Nyak Dun in Mayo, Yukon.

Mervyn, who was first elected chief in 2015, won the election on Wednesday with 89 votes. His closest challenger, Dawna Hope, received 83 votes, followed by Dennis Nicloux with 61 votes and Nancy Hager with 38.

Mervyn will be joined by a mix of new and old faces on the First Nation’s council. Roberta Hager was elected deputy chief, defeating incumbent Millie Olsen 111 votes to 103. Florence Pilon finished third in that race with 58 votes.

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