Results of Mail-in Ballot for LFA 10 (Placentia Bay)
March 24, 2025
The ballots for Lobster Fishing Area (LFA) 10 (Placentia Bay) were counted at the FFAW office in St. John’s this morning.
Area 10 Committee Members Mike Emberley (in-person) and Karl Hodge (via Teams) were present for the opening and counting of ballots, along with FFAW Administrative Staff Member Jessica Johnson and 3Ps Member Representative Jamie Baker.
The results were as follows:
TOTAL VOTES: 128 votes (52.5 per cent turn out overall)
SPOILED VOTES: None
QUESTION 1 – SEASON OPENING/SUNDAY FISHING
- Earlier Season (April 19-June 30) – 35 votes
- Return to Sunday fishing (May 1 – July 3) – 38 votes
- Leave the season as is (May 1 – July 12) – 55 votes
QUESTION 2 – DO YOU SUPPORT DEVELOPING A BUDDY UP SYSTEM FOR LFA 10 FOR 2026
- Yes – 71
- No – 57
As always, fleet reps and FFAW will remain in contact with DFO leading up to the opening of the season regarding weather, setting conditions etc.
Thank you to Mike and Karl for attending the counting, and to FFAW Admin staff Jessica Johnson and Susan Finlay for assisting with the mail-out and the final count.