Harry Gough is Peachland鈥檚 new mayor by a single vote.
Gough had 804 votes, while incumbent Mayor Cindy Fortin had 803.
The voter turnout also continues to soar far above the provincial average, as 2,348 residents cast their ballots, 52 per cent of Peachland鈥檚 population.
The mayoral race in Peachland was a tough one, compared to the rest of the Central Okanagan, as five candidates competed for the position.
Patrick Van Minsel, Pete Coolio, incumbent Coun. Terry Condon, incumbent Coun. Pam Cunningham, Keith Fielding and incumbent Coun. Mike Kent will form Peachland鈥檚 new council.
Residents rallied against a controversial new development on Beach Avenue, which is taller than outlined in the district鈥檚 Official Community Plan.
The five-storey mixed-use commercial building goes against the OCP鈥檚 three storey maximum.
Mayoral candidates also spoke on the new water treatment plant that鈥檚 in the works for the district and the possibility of a highway overpass.
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