Logan Edgar has been voted
in as the new president of the Otago University Students'
Association in a resounding victory at a campus by-election
yesterday.
Student politics newcomer Mr Edgar (19), a second-year
bachelor of commerce marketing student from Manapouri,
claimed the OUSA presidency by securing almost half the total
number of votes cast.
"I think I'm someone your typical average scarfie living on
Hyde St or Castle St can relate really well to," he said when
asked what was the secret to his successful campaign.
In his first foray into student politics, Mr Edgar secured
1265 votes (48.95%) of the total 2584 cast, overwhelming the
other candidates who are all existing OUSA executive members.
Colleges and communications officer Francisco Hernandez came
second with 525 votes, vice-president Bradley Russell claimed
423 votes, and welfare officer Shonelle Eastwood managed 292
votes.
Mr Edgar said he planned to focus on "doing the basics well
... learning everyone's name and the process involved [with
OUSA]," during his six-month tenure.
"If I don't get run out of office by people wielding
pitchforks and burning torches then I'd love to give it
another crack next year," he said.
Logan Edgar
• BCom (marketing) year 2.
• From: Manapouri.
• Campaign slogan: "I'm pretty scarfie."
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