Peter Ridler is back on the Glenorchy City Council after winning a recount on Monday.
The recount was held to fill the vacancy left by the late Harry Quick, former federal MP and alderman who passed away last month at the age of 83.
Eight candidates ran for the seat, but it came down to Ridler and former Glenorchy business owner Aris Grafanakis.
Ridler emerged victorious with 812.51 votes, ahead of Grafanakis’ 720.37.
Ridler is a familiar face at the council, having served there for over 20 years between 1987 and 2014.
He was not re-elected in 2014, but has now made a successful return.
“I welcome Mr Ridler to Glenorchy City Council and look forward to his contributions representing his constituents and the ratepayers of our municipal area,” Mayor Sue Hickey said,
“Mr Ridler will be officially sworn in as a Glenorchy City Councillor in the coming days.”
