Executive Aide to the Premier, Jamahl Simmons, last night failed in his bid to become a St. George’s Common Councillor.

Mr. Simmons, a former United Bermuda Party MP, who will step down from his current job as Executive Aide to Ewart Brown at the end of the month, garnered 142 votes in last night’s Corporation of St. George’s election, nine votes shy of his nearest competitor.

Mr. Simmons said: “I think I did pretty well with just a week’s canvassing. I love the St. George’s community and, elected or not, I’ll always do what I can to make life better for everyone in the community.”

Renee Ming topped the poll for Common Councillor with 216 votes. Steven Hollis, the only candidate running for re-election, drew 189 votes.

He and Ms Ming will be joined by George Sutherland, who got 178 votes, Alfonso Harris, with 166 votes, and Eakin McLaughlin, with 151 votes.

Kenny Bascome was elected as the Corporation’s new Mayor, defeating E. Michael Jones.