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A small town in Canada is preparing for municipal elections in just a few weeks – but there’s a small problem.
Nobody wants to be mayor.
With only 400 residents, the small village of Kyle is now famous as the place where 12,000-year-old bones of a woolly mammoth were found during a 1960s road construction project.
But now, it risks being known as the city no one wanted to run.
The trouble began when incumbent George Williams announced his retirement after serving in the position since 2021 – and no local person stepped forward to replace him.
“It’s a little concerning, but I’m sure someone will come forward,” said Amber Dashney, Kyle’s chief administrative officer. CKOM-AM.
However, time is running out – the election will be held on November 13, and two attempts to secure nominations from the reportedly declining local population have so far been unsuccessful.
But, Dashney explained, the local council — which also has one open seat and no nominee — won’t take the city’s silence as an answer.
If no one raises their hand for Hizzoner’s job, a fill-in will be selected and a special election date announced. And then another if necessary.
“We will continue to hold by-elections until we fill the mayor’s position and other councilor positions as well,” Dashni said.
Kyle is located 45 miles from Swift Current, Saskatchewan’s sixth largest city.
The town’s own mascot, “Wally” is the Woolly – a 12-foot cement tribute to a nearby historic discovery.
Kyle’s attractions include a vintage 1950s drive-in movie theater that still opens each summer, an annual beach volleyball tournament and a soon-to-open dog park.
Described as “a place where the old meets the new”, Kyle is “taking positive steps to ensure that the town remains a viable place for business and, more importantly, it is a great destination for those coming and going.” A safe place to raise a family for years,” the city’s literature reads.
