Oak BayB次元官网网址檚 newly elected mayor Kevin Murdoch was sworn in tonight along with councillors Andrew Appleton, Cairine Green, Eric Zhelka, Esther Paterson, Hazel Braithwaite and Tara Ney.

Oak Bay council having their inaugural meeting tonight

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Administered by Justice Geoffrey Gaul, council members took the oath of office and oath of allegiance in the presence of a packed house in council chambers.

Following their oath of office, it was time for Mayor MurdochB次元官网网址檚 inaugural address.

Exactly 59 years ago, MurdochB次元官网网址檚 grandfather George was also being sworn in as Oak Bay mayor.

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Kevin thanked electors for the high turnout this election and acknowledged the previous council for their work.

Kevin also highlighted councilB次元官网网址檚 shared goals and vision.

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He stressed the importance of B次元官网网址渞egulating housing options that the community needs,B次元官网网址� finding a solution for the overpopulation of deer and potential services for the Oak Bay Lodge.

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