THUNDER BAY – A familiar face is joining the at-large race.
Former city councillor Mark Bentz, who served three terms in representing the Northwood ward, confirmed to tbnewswatch.com that he plans to file his nomination papers on Tuesday afternoon at city hall.
Bentz took over the seat in 2003 following the departure of Bill Mauro to provincial politics, losing in a tight race in 2014 to first-timer Shelby Ch’ng.
“I would like to put my knowledge and experience to work for the people of Thunder Bay again,” said Bentz, in a release announcing his candidacy.
He added his platform is a simple one.
“I will make policy decisions that are in the best long-term financial interests of the city with an eye on infrastructure and enhancing quality of life in our community. Investments in our physical and social infrastructure are a must if we are to control costs and make Thunder Bay an attractive place to raise a family or start a business," he said.
With Bentz’s announcement, the at-large race has hit 18 contestants. Incumbent Rebecca Johnson is also expected to file to run at-large this week. The deadline to file is Friday at 2 p.m.
- Diane Armstrong
- Mark Bentz
- Kim Ducharme
- Mark Figliomeni
- Trevor Giertuga
- Larry Hebert
- Jim Howie
- Chris "Krumps" Krumpholz
- Derek W. Lankinen
- Tracey MacKinnon
- Lori Paras
- You Peng
- Marty Rajala
- Aldo Ruberto
- Orville Santa
- Jim Stadey
- Jeff Upton
- Margaret Wanlin
