Since the local council election just over two weeks ago, who was going to be the next Mayor of Lismore for the next four years has not been a surprise.

Steve Krieg has comfortably led the race but would not declare he was the winner until the NSW Electoral Commission announced the official result. That declaration was today.

Unlike 2021 when Steve Krieg won over 50% of the primary vote, this time he polled 48.94% of the primary vote, which means counting went to preferences.

After preferences, Mr Krieg held 66.24% to The Greens Vanessa Ekins 33.76%.

An elated and humble Mayor Krieg said he never takes anything for granted.

"It's a very humbling result. It just shows the confidence the city of Lismore and its residents have got in the direction we're heading. And, the work begins again. We'll continue to build on what we've started in the last term and and strive to make Lismore the best regional centre in the country."

The result looked beyond doubt ever since election night on Saturday, September 14. Were you confident?

"I never take anything for granted. You always work as hard as you can to get the best result you can whether it's during an election campaign, running a small business or working as the mayor. So, I take that attitude in everything that I do to work my hardest to get the best result.

"I feel like it's a very positive result for the city. It's a result that gives stability and certainty over the next four years. I'll do my best to live up to the expectations of the residents of Lismore and try and restore the heart and soul of Lismore, which is based around our agricultural sector, our small businesses, and our larger businesses, and really promote economic development, housing and all of the things that the people of Lismore want to see."

While the mayoral race has been run and won, the race for the 10 seats on Lismore City Council have not been finalised. Mayor Krieg said, "I've heard they're pressing the button at 1.45pm tomorrow (Tuesday).

The councillor result is not expected to show any surprises, with the make-up:

• 5 Krieg councillors
• 2 Green councillors
• 2 Labor councillors
• Big Rob

"I'm not expecting any surprises. Based on today's result, it wasn't unexpected or a shock to anyone the way that it rolled out. But again, we don't take anything for granted and hopefully, everyone that thinks they're elected gets back on, and there won't be any untoward surprises tomorrow."

The first meeting of the new Lismore City Councillors will be next Tuesday, October 8 before the first official council meeting of the new term on Tuesday, October 15.