# Sooke’s Mayoral Race Heats Up

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Podcast: [Vancouver News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/vancouver-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7592122)
Published: 2026-06-04T15:41:00+00:00
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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: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/5b917928a738f812

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