Conny Glenn Defeats Bryan Paterson in Kingston Mayoral Race
Conny Glenn won the Kingston mayoral election on Monday, defeating 12-year incumbent Bryan Paterson in a narrow victory.
Former Sydenham District councillor Conny Glenn won the mayoral election in Kingston, Ontario, on Monday night. Glenn secured 16,451 votes, or 43.25% of the total, narrowly defeating 12-year incumbent Bryan Paterson, who received 15,658 votes (41.17%). Other candidates in the race included Vanessa Menasah, who finished third with 5,351 votes, and Grant Bedard, who received 542 votes.
Following the results, Paterson conceded the race and stated that he respected the community's desire for change. He cited several achievements from his tenure, including the construction of the Waaban Crossing, private sector employment growth, and waterfront improvements at Edgar Downey Pier and Lake Ontario Park.
Glenn becomes the third woman elected as mayor in the history of Kingston. Following her victory, she emphasized the importance of women continuing to run for office despite the presence of abuse in politics.
