Results of Mail-in Ballot for LFA 11E (3Ps)
March 27, 2025
Results of Mail-in Ballot for LFA 11E (3Ps)
The ballots for Lobster Fishing Area (LFA) 11E were counted at the FFAW office in St. John’s this morning, March 27, 2025.
Area 11 Inshore Council Members Alfred Fitzpatrick and Brett Cox were present for the opening and counting of ballots, along with FFAW Administrative Staff Members Jessica Johnson and Aaryn Lambert, and 3Ps Member Representative Jamie Baker.
The results were as follows:
TOTAL VOTES: 189 votes (77.4 per cent turn out overall)
SPOILED BALLOTS: 1 (one)
QUESTION 1 – SEASON OPENING/CLOSING IN 11E (note: dates approximate)
- Earlier Season (April 12-June 15) – 75 votes
- Leave the season as is (April 19-June 22) – 114 votes
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 all who cast a vote, and to Alfred and Brett for attending the counting; and FFAW Administrative Staff Members Jessica, Aaryn and Susan Finlay for assisting with the initial mail-out and the final collection and count of ballots.