DPFS election result announced
The result for the remaining Union Sabbatical position, Deputy President (Finance and Services), was announced last week after the post went unfilled following last term's spring elections.
Over 800 students cast votes, a record turnout compared to previous summers. A close-run race resulted in Jonathan Matthews winning the election by 14 votes. Edmund Hunt, in second place, achieved 302, and thirdplace candidate Daniel Chowdhury took 116. RON (Re-open Nominations) came last with 91 votes.
Jonathan Matthews will join ICU President elect John Collins and future Deputy Presidents Ben Harris, Eric Lai and Shama Rahman, as well as Felix Editor elect Andrew Sykes in next year's team.
Speaking to Felix, Jonathan Matthews said: "Obviously I'm absolutely thrilled to have been elected, especially in such a close result and very much look forward to the considerable challenges to come, it's going to be an interesting year.
"At the risk of this sounding like an Oscars speech, I'd like to express my thanks to both other candidates for making it such a hotly contested but fair election, especially to Edmund for coming so close and acting in such a sportsman-like manner throughout."
Mr Matthews states in his manifesto: "I will be directly accountable and ensure I am available to you, not just hidden in an office." He will also "correct the unacceptable increases in bar and events prices".
Current ICU President Sameena Misbahuddin told Felix that she was delighted with election turnout, pleased to see passionately fought campaigns and wished Mr Matthews the best of luck for next year.
The positions of City and Guilds College Union President, Council Chair, CAG Chair and RAG Chair were also elected, with candidates James Fok, Daniel McGuiness, Radha Gadhok and Stephen Brown winning respectively.
James Fok said: "The faculty union presidency will be a big post to fill after the previous leaderships of John and Sid. I look forward to improving the unity of the engineers in the upcoming college centenary with better communications and events."
