BALLOT RESULTS: LFA 4A OPENING DATE
May 2, 2025
The ballots on opening date for Lobster Fishing Area (LFA) 4A were counted at the FFAW office in St. John’s on May 2, 2025.
Present for the counting of ballots were FFAW Inshore Director Sherry Glynn, 3K Member Representative Julian Ryan, and Ian Ivany 3L Member Representative. Attending online were LFA 4A Committee Members Byron Oxford, Jeff Chippett, Nancy Bowers, and Scott Rowsell.
Results:
Total ballots: 122 Votes
Question: Season Opening/Closing Date.
Earlier Season (May 10 -July 5): 38 votes
Status Quo (May 17 to July 12): 84 votes
Based on the ballot results, the recommended season dates will remain status quo, May 17 to July 12.
Thank you to Byron, Jeff, Nancy, and Scott for attending the counting of ballots, and to Administrative staff Aaryn and Myra for completing the phone calls to harvesters.