Making his mark on civic affairs during his first term on city council has convinced Mark King to throw his hat in the ring once again for councillor in the October 22 municipal election.
King’s role as Chair of DNSSAB (District of Nipissing Social Services Administration Board) has provided hands-on insight into structural welfare, employment, mental health and addictions issues facing North Bay.
King says it is not the role of politicians to create jobs. One of the most important roles as city councillors, he adds, is to identify the expertise available in our community, and to work with partners on strategies that can grow our local economy and create more employment opportunities.
“This city needs to be run more like a business,” says King, “Our growth needs to target a return on investment for city taxpayers, and city council needs to build strong community partnerships to make North Bay the best it can be.”
So far, there are no candidates for mayor and the following candidates for City Council who have filed their paperwork at City Hall:
- Mike Anthony
- Mac Bain
- Johanne Brousseau
- Richard Cadotte
- Rene Giroux
- Mark King
- Dave Mendicino
- Arlene Phillips
- Don Rennick
- Scott Robertson
- Jeff J. Serran
- David Thompson
- Harvey Villneff
- Bill Vrebosch
- Tanya Vrebosch
Other candidates include:
Near North District School Board
- John Dobbs
- April Leblanc
- Frank O’Hagan
Nipissing Parry Sound District Catholic School Board
- Shawn Fitzsimmons
- Linda Jamieson
- Barbara McCool
Conseil scolaire public du Nord-Est de l’Ontario
- Jules Duchesne
- Henri Menard
Conseil scolaire catholique Franco-Nord
- Nicole Fournier
- Roland Rochon
- Anne-Marie Theoret
The nomination period began May 1 and runs until July 27. Nominations can be filed during regular City of North Bay municipal office hours (8:30am and 4:30pm) until July 26. On July 27, the final day for nominations, the hours to submit applications are between 9:00am and 2:00pm.
For more information on the October 22 municipal election, click here.
