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Sooke’s Mayoral Race Heats Up
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- Jun 4, 2026
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- 87
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Summary
Sooke’s mayoral race heats up as veteran council members Al Beddows and Kevin Pearson launch campaigns to replace outgoing Mayor Maja Tait. Pearson, running with a six-person “Sooke First” slate, vows to tackle traffic, control spending, and restore trust in local government. Beddows zeroes in on infrastructure, calling for more funding, a 24-hour police force, and relief for strained emergency services. With Sooke’s population nearing 17,000 and crime on the rise, voters have until October 17 to choose a leader who can steer the town through rapid growth and pressing challenges. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/5b917928a738f812