Laura Dudas wins in Innes ward

Laura Dudaswill representInnesward for the next four years, according to the unofficial results.

With all96 polls counted, Dudas has 41.4per cent of the vote and a more than 1,600-vote lead over her closest rival, Donna Leith-Gudbranson.

"I'm just so excited I can barely talk," Dudas said soon after the results poured in.

Laura Dudas wants to give back to Innes ward

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Dudas says she's excited to represent her constituents.

"Even after having lost last time I went right back into the community, continue to volunteer, be engaged and I really wanted to make sure I represented the needs of our area,"Dudassaid.

"I cannot waitto get to work for this area."

In March, Jody Mitic announced he wouldnot seek re-election in order to focus on his family and personal health. In June, a formal leave of absence was approved, and three other councillors took over his files.

The other two candidates who fought Dudasand Leith-Gudbranson for theseat were Tammy Lynch and Franois Trpanier.

The city clerk is expected to declare the official results by Thursday.