The Municipality of Perth South will have five candidates to choose from to fill their vacant council seat. Following the passing of former mayor Jim Aitcheson, Deputy Mayor Sue Orr took on the roll full time after serving as acting mayor.
During the December 17 meeting, council declared a vacant seat on council, and submitted a call for nominations to fill the seat. It was also at that meeting that Councillor Robert Wilhelm took on the role of Deputy Mayor for the remainder of the council term.
Nominations were accepted until January 24, and four people have thrown their name into the ring. The nominees are:
- Jeff Bell
- Heather Ruthig
- William Dittmer
- Jason Francis
- Jason Brady
During the December 17 meeting, Perth South council voted that the nominees will make their presentation to council at the February 4 meeting, and that council appoint their preferred candidate at the February 18 meeting.