Filing period closes

The filing period for municipal office came to a close Friday, and 15 Bella Vistans threw their names in for a chance to serve.

Four people filed for the seat of mayor, a four-year term. Candidates include Alderman Jim Wozniak, Peter Christie, Linda Lloyd and Jim Parsons.

Wayne Jertson on Aug. 14 filed for the city clerk's position. Current City Clerk Jane Wilms is not seeking re-election.

Five people are vying for the City Council seat up for election in Ward 1, to be vacated by Alderman Jerry Snow. Tom Candela, John D. Flynn, Ashley Linden and Dane Zimmerman all filed on Aug. 13, and Jason Frederick filed on Aug. 15.

Mayor Frank Anderson, who is not seeking re-election for mayor, filed for the alderman seat in Ward 2, and will run against Rick Neal, who filed Aug. 15. Alderman Dick Rooney, who currently holds the seat, is not seeking re-election.

Alderman Larry Wilson will run again for his seat in Ward 3, having filed Aug. 12. He will face Rory Crivello and Philip Bardasian, who filed Aug. 15.

All aldermen positions are four-year terms.

Residents will cast their votes in the general election Tuesday, Nov. 4.

General News on 08/20/2014