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Upgrading and maintaining St. Clair Township’s infrastructure — by seeking upper-tier government grants — is one of Pat Brown’s goals if he’s elected Oct. 22. “I hope to work closely with our MP and MPP to make this happen,” the retired pipefitter says. “Maintaining services and infrastructure upgrades, while keeping taxes low is a challenge that I’m up to.” It’s

Jamie Armstrong wants to move Brooke-Alvinston forward. He says that could be done with reasonable tax increases and improving local facilities. The 54 year-old former school board trustee is seeking a councillor’s position in the Oct. 22 election. Why are you running for council? “I think council needs to have people elected that are interested in bringing the community forward.

Ron Schenk wants to be the experience on Plympton-Wyoming council. The four term councillor is seeking another term in the Oct. 22nd election saying with so many changes coming to the make up of council, it would be good to have an experienced councillor on hand. Why are you running for council? “There has been a bunch of changes and

Vanessa Benoit doesn’t think there is a magic solution to the dispute at the Inwood Fire Department. The newcomer to Brooke-Alvinston wants to be part of council to help the community continue to grow. Benoit has been in the area less than a year, but neighbours encouraged her to run in the Oct. 22 election. So, for the first time,

Les Douglas wants to solve some of the problems he sees in Brooke-Alvinston and heal the rift in the community. The 45 year-old farmer is running for a councillors position on Brooke-Alvinston Council. The former Inwood deputy chief says he’s upset with the current council’s performance in a number of issues, and he wants to be part of the decision

Pam Wright/The Independent The lack of high-speed Internet in St. Clair Township took centre stage as candidates for St. Clair Township met with voters. But fraying roads, an aging arena and the possible threat of a forced amalgamation to become a ward of Sarnia were also discussed Sept 13. The Moore Optimist Club hosted the packed debate at the Courtright

Marty Souch says he decided to run for Petrolia Council after watching councillors handling the issues with former CAO Manny Baron. The 53 year-old owner of a transportation company became worried about the lack of openness about the issue and decided he had something to contribute. Do you have any political and community experience? Souch has been a member of

Bob Woolvet is hoping being an incumbent will be an advantage in his run for a spot on council in Plympton Wyoming. The 67 year-old has already served two terms on council and is seeking a third Oct. 22. Do you have any political and community experience? Woolvet is a member of the Lions Club and has also served as

Tim Wilkins may not have a lot of  political experience but he thinks his life experience would serve him well on Plympton-Wyoming council. Wilkins, 39, is taking his second shot at running for a council position. He says his work in everything from storm water and road management and his volunteering with the Camlachie fire department would make him a

Tim Wilkins may not have a lot of  political experience but he thinks his life experience would serve him well on Plympton-Wyoming council. Wilkins, 39, is taking his second shot at running for a council position. He says his work in everything from storm water and road management and his volunteering with the Camlachie fire department would make him a

Bob Woolvett is hoping being an incumbent will be an advantage in his run for a spot on council in Plympton Wyoming. The 67 year-old has already served two terms on council and is seeking a third Oct. 22. Do you have any political and community experience? Woolvett is a member of the Lions Club and has also served as

Marty Souch says he decided to run for Petrolia Council after watching councillors handling the issues with former CAO Manny Baron. The 53 year-old owner of a transportation company became worried about the lack of openness about the issue and decided he had something to contribute. Do you have any political and community experience? Souch has been a member of