Local Election Races Take Shape as Nomination Period Closes

With the deadline to send in nomination packages now behind us, a picture of next month’s municipal elections is becoming clearer.

In Terrace, only incumbent Councillor Sean Bujtas ended up putting his name forward to replace out-going mayor Carole Leclerc.

But, the race to fill the City’s 6 council seats is shaping out to be much more competitive, with 15 individuals, including 4 incumbent councillors, vying for the spots.

Kitimat Mayor Phil Germuth will also see no competition on his way to another term in the top spot.

Just 3 incumbent councillors are among the 10 names looking to fill the District of Kitimat’s 6 council seats.

At least one community in the northwest will see a race for the mayoral seat, however, as four candidates look to step into the position vacated by Lee Brain.

Among them are Chrystopher Thompson, Jason Hoang, Stephen Fitzpatrick, and ex-Mayor Herb Pond.

While they may see the most eventful mayoral race, Prince Rupert will also see just 8 candidates vying for their 6 council seats.

You can find lists of candidates for every community in BC at this link.

This year’s elections will take place on October 15th, with campaigning beginning on September 17th.