Published Oct 13, 2025Last updated 10 hours ago1 minute readSteven Comeau is the new district 5 councillor for the Municipality of Clare. CONTRIBUTEDArticle contentPolitical newcomer Steven Comeau has been elected as the district 5 councillor for the Municipality of Clare.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentComeau was elected in the district 5 vote on Oct. 4, receiving 402 total votes, which included 196 E-votes and 206 paper ballot votes, and would take the oath of office at the Oct. 15 Clare municipal council meeting.Article contentArticle contentComeau said he’s looking forward to it.Article content“Community is the thing for me that’s important. I run a local small business. The community is very, very important to me,” he said.Article content“I’ve been supported by them for over 27 years. I’ve been wanting to run for council for quite a few years, but my kids were young and I didn’t have time. Now my kids are grown up and in school, so I do have the time,” said Comeau.Article contentAlso running for the council seat were Susan Comeau, who received a total of 39 votes, and Gary LeBlanc who had 192 ballots cast in his favour.Article contentThe seat was left vacant after veteran Councillor Brian Comeau passed away on June 29 at the age of 63.Article contentArticle content
Steven Comeau elected in Municipality of Clare by-election
