
Hunter Cresswell
Second time’s the charm for new Cantley mayor
Political newcomer David Gomes wins with 58 per cent of vote
A newcomer to the Cantley political scene beat a sitting councillor in the race to become mayor.
David Gomes, who’s never held elected office before but was endorsed by outgoing Mayor Madeleine Brunette, beat District des Monts councillor Aimé Sabourin by a margin of 531 votes, according to preliminary results.

Gomes, who has lived in Cantley for 17 years, campaigned on improving the quality of life in the municipality, increasing resident par