On December 27, 2011 the position of Division 1 Councillor became vacant after the passing of Councillor Rick Butler. A municipal by-election was held in March 2012.
| Candidate | Total |
|---|---|
| Liz Breakey | 374 |
| Bob Everett | 114 |
| David Rupert | 323 |
Voter turn out for Division 1 was 34.5% (811 out of a possible 2349 estimated eligible voters).