There will be a recount for deputy mayor in Amherstburg after all.
Diane Pouget finished just four ballots behind Leo Meloche in last month’s municipal election.
Both candidates had more than 2,500 votes and as the town clerk revealed, there were about 80 spoiled ballots in the initial count.
Originally town officials said a recount would only take place if there was a tie, otherwise there was no policy in the books for the town.
Council took matters into its own hands and voted in favour of a recount, which is now expected to take place in the next two weeks.
Pouget wants council to adopt a new bylaw in the future.
"I think it should be at least 10 votes or under, I really do, and maybe the new council might believe it should be 20 votes or under,” said Pouget.
Pouget wanted a recount for all candidates, but was told that's not logistically possible.
Dozens of residents attended Tuesday’s council meeting, many favouring a recount.
The recount is expected to cost $25,000.
That cost would be covered by the town’s election budget.
