The elections wrapped up last night, and Thompson has woken up with a new mayor.

Dennis Fenske won with 67.93% of the votes,  beating Luke Robinson for the top job in Thompson city council. Along with the new mayor, residents have chosen:

Colleen Smook, Penny Byer, Kathy Valentino, Judy Kolada, Ron Matechuk, Blake Ellis, Dennis Foley, and Duncan Wong to serve as their city council members.

Elected school trustees are Ryan Land, Leslie Tucker, Guido Oliviera, Elizabeth Lychuk, Sandra Fitzpatrick, Janet Brandy, and Don MacDonald.

Voter turnout was at a low 33.14%.  The election in 2010 had a 40 per cent turnout.

The first  meeting for the new members of council will take place on November 3rd, with the swearing in of the Mayor and council members.