On Saturday, September 22, the results of the Innis College Student Society (ICSS) by-election were announced. After nine days of highly contested campaigning – a rare occurrence at Innis – the college’s student body went to the polls on September 20 and 21 to elect eight more members to council. With both Orientation Coordinators, Jericho Allick and Isheeta Chakrabarti, elected onto council for the school year and all six open positions filled, the ICSS now stands with 21 elected members for the 2018-2019 year. The Photo-Videographer and Marketing Director are still to be ratified, and portfolio associates are yet to be hired.

Below are statements from your new council members. Welcome to all the new elects, and congratulations on your success!

Incoming Commuter Representative: Winsy Leung

“Thank you to everyone who voted for me. I’m really excited to be a part of ICSS and I look forward to bringing many interesting events to all commuters!”

Incoming Clubs and Merchandise Director: Claire Hsiung

“HEY INNIS! Thank you for voting for me! I can’t wait to be your Clubs and Merchandise Director for the 2018 – 2019 year. I hope we have a good year!”

Incoming International Students Representative: Tony Niu

“As the first elected International Student Representative on the ICSS, I want to not only present but also highlight different cultures through unique, innovative, creative and integrated events! Stay tuned!”

Incoming First Year Representative – Innis College Student Residence: Janet Cho

“It is an honour to receive the position as your First Year Residence Representative and I would like to thank you all for your support and having confidence in me!”

Incoming First Year Representative – Chestnut Residence: Jason Cheong

“Hey Innis! Thanks to everyone who supported and voted for me. I’m really excited to act as one of your first year reps and can’t see what this year will bring!”

Incoming First-Year Representative – Off-Campus Representative: Emma Paulus

“Hi Everyone! I would just like to say thank you to everyone who voted for me, and I look forward to meeting all of you at events throughout the year.”

Allick and Chakrabarti were also ratified as voting members of the ICSS.  Four candidates of the nine who sought thirteen positions on the Innis College Council, the college’s mixed administration-student governing council, were also elected. A potential second by-election will be held later this fall to fulfill the remaining eight positions.

Read more on the election in the upcoming edition of the Herald.