Gary Williamson of RR 1, Harriston filed nomination papers on Monday, seeking the County Councillor Ward 4 position in this fall’s upcoming election. Mr. Williamson is presently the Manager of Public Works for the Township of Wellington North and will be contesting the seat currently held by Walter Trachsel of Mount Forest. Mr. Trachsel is also seeking re-election.
Lynda M. Whyte, Incumbent County Councillor Ward 4, is seeking re-election. Also running is Jim Heinbuch.
Seeking of the office of mayor are Incumbent Councillor Ross Chaulk, Incumbent Mayor Mike Broomhead and political newcomers Janice L. Lewis and Raymond T. Tout.
Ward 1 Incumbent Councillor Dan J. Yake is seeking re-election. Shawn McLeod and Derek Bridgwater are also running in Ward 1.
Two political newcomers– Ron J. Forrest and Sherry Burke – are running in Ward 2.
Running for Ward 3 are Lisa M. Hern, Mark A. Goetz, Steven G.J. Leask and Kevin Bodz.
Candidates in Ward 4 are Incumbent Councillor John Matusinec, Barry J. Dishart and Andy F. Lennox and Bruce Johnstone.
Bruce Schieck of RR 2, Moorefield is seeking re-election to the office of school trustee on the Upper Grand District School Board representing Wellington North, Mapleton and Minto.