That is when residents will cast their ballots in the next municipal election and determine who will represent them for at least the next four years.
With nominations day in the region rapidly approaching, The Western Star is compiling a list of candidates in towns throughout our coverage in western Newfoundland.
Accoridng to the Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador database, there are 35 communities with town councils.
In those 37 communities, 335 people are offering themselves for public office.
Of those 327, 118 of them are women.
When polls open Tuesday, residents will be heading to the polls in 24 of communites in the our coverage area.
In addition to those, there will be nine mayoral races
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Here is the complete list of candidates.
Corner Brook
Mayor
- (i) Charles Pender, retired teacher
- Jim Parsons, IT consultant/business owner
Council
- (i) Tony Buckle, Construction
- (i) Josh Carey, Manufacturing Specialist with the provincial government
- (i) Bernd Staeben, consultant/retired pharmacist
- (i) Keith Cormier, leadership training coach
- (i) Linda Chaisson, retired educator
- Bill Griffin, retired firefighter
- Kyle Brookings, business owner
- Pamela Gill, public relations manager
- Donna Wheeler, nurse
- Tom Stewart, educator
- Leo Bruce
- Katrina Basha, retired speech language pathologist
- Devon Pardy, student
- Maureen Mennie, retired
- Vaughn Granter, former MHA
- Priscilla Boutcher, retired councillor
- Lenny Benoit, radio host
- Brian Sparkes
Deer Lake
Mayor
- (i) Dean Ball, business owner
- (incumbent councillor) Sandra Pinksen
Council
- David Parsons, business owner
- Mike Gooseney, business owner
- (i) Elmo Bingle
- Terrilynn Robbins
- Kerry Jones
- Gordon Hancock
- (i) Amanda Freake
- Myra Spence
Pasadena
Mayor
- (i) Otto Goulding
- Gary Bishop, realtor
Council
- (i) Keith Hillier, accountant
- (i) Derrick Anthony, retired law enforcement/business owner
- (i) Malcom Turner, retired educator
- (i) Gemma Walsh
- Carla Brake, educator
- Paul Briffett, health professional
- Doreen Byrde
- Hal Cormier, mill worker
- Robyn Dillman
- Harold Evans
- John Hutchings, retired college administrator
- Skylar Peddle, police officer
- Terry Randell, educator
- Lester Sparkes
Stephenville
Mayor
- (i) Tom O'Brien, businessman
- Tom Rose, program developer
Council
- (i) Mike Tobin, retired teacher
- Clayton Billard, businessman
- (i) Laura Aylward, retired
- (i) Don Gibbon Sr., advertising sales
- Ernest Snooks, parts salesman
- Paul Green, maintenance supervisor
- Susan Fowlow, college instructor
- Mark Felix, economic development officer
- Junior Grandy, college buyer
- Donna Hobbs, college public relations
- Tristan Hulan, businessman
- Maurice Hynes, consultant
- Gerry Locke, retired RCMP supervisor
- Arch Locke, financial and insurance advisor
- Melvin Pollard, businessman
- Gerard Pomeroy, businessman
- Curtis White, business manager
- Terry White, retired manager
- Monica White, retired library supervisor
Steady Brook
Mayor
- Justin McCarthy, business owner
- Donna Thistle
Council
- Candace Austin
- Mary Diamond
- Jerry Dawe
- Leona Gillette
- Margaret Howlett
- Gregory Pike
- Yvan-Roy Sutherland
- Matthew Wells
Stephenville Crossing
Council
- (i) Brian Joy, conservation officer
- (i) Sharon Bennett, home care agency area supervisor
- (i) Cynthia Downey, college teacher
- (i) Michael Batt, pharmacist
- (i) Lisa Lucas, teacher
- (i) Leona Webb, retired travel agency manager
- (i) Anna Brake, credit union tax associate/financial services representative
- Cliff Goodyear, retired businessman
Mount Moriah
Mayor
Acclaimed
- Joseph Park
- (i)Harold Bellows
- Samantha Bellows
- (i) Robyn-Lynn Butt-Burton
- Denise DeGrace-MacCormack
- Lisa Duffney-Hunt
- Kirk Fowler
- Alan Gardner
- David Gardner
- Brad Penney
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Rocky Harbour
Council
- (i) Morgan Anderson
- (i) Robert Bugden
- (i) Patricia Cullihall
- (i) Wilfred Ellsworth
- Julia Endicott
- Rick Endicott
- Keith Granter
- Diane Kekich
- Tony Major
- Urve Manuel
- (i) Frank Piercey
- Trina Reid
- Rodney Shears
- Stephen Welsh
Cape St. George
Acclaimed
- (i) Peter Fenwick
- (i) Patrick Costard
- (i) Gervais Robia
- (i) Sandra Jesso
- (i) Jasen Benwah
- (i) Tony Young
- Stella Cornect
Cormack
Acclaimed
Mayor
- Melvin Rideout Sr.
- Anthony Alexander
- Fred Parsons
- Crystal Parsons
- Robbie Coles
Cox’s Cove
Cow Head
Mayor (acclaimed)
- Adrian Payne
Council
- Calvin Payne
- Sonya Lewis
- Curtis Hutchings
- Arch Caines
- Bruce Payne
- Roland Wheeler
- William Hutchings
- Deanna Hutchings
- Rufus Payne
- Melvin Pittman
- Shelley Taylor
- Garland Hutchings
Gallants
Council
Acclaimed
- Todd Brake
- Leona Collier
- Cater Glover
- Lawrence Parsons
- Harvey Hillard
Gillams
Council
- (i) Eddie Blanchard
- (i) Jubilee Brinston
- (i) George Callahan
- (i) Joanne Greening
- Rodney House
- (i) Patricia Penney
Glenburnie-Birchy Head-Shoal Brook
Council (acclaimed)
- William Anderson
- Freemon Burden
- Adrian Simmonds
- Bella Young
- Joyce Young
Hampden
Mayor
- Karla Jacobs
- Calvin Wilton
Council
- Trudy Banks
- Everett Davis
- Gary Gale
- Karen Hoddinott
- David Osmond
Howley
- (i) Wayne Bennett
- (i) Brian Kelly
- (i) Betty Stead
- (i) Donna Hann
- (i) Peggy Stroud-Mountain
- Margaret Wilton
- Rodney R. Kelly
Hughes Brook
Council
- Boyd Ivany
- Doreen Suley
- Freeman Parsons
- Glen Gale
- Pamela Gale
- Zeke Gough
- Brian LeShane
- Gary J. Wells
Humber Arm South
Council
- Darren Compagnon
- Bill Duffy
- Erica Humber-Shears
- Darrell Jesso
- Gerry Phillips
- Paul Pike Sr.
- Glenn Savard
- Bernard White
Irishtown-Summerside
Mayor (acclaimed)
- Tony Blanchard
Council (acclaimed)
- Tony Byrne
- Clifford Bursey
- Cory Sheppard
Jackson’s Arm
Mayor
- Randell House
- Terrence House
Council
- Vince Parsons
- Sheila Hewitt
- Eric Osmond
- Jessica White-Reid
- Kheila Pollard
- Diane White
Kippens
Mayor
- (i) Paul Noseworthy, equipment operator
- Debbie Brake-Patten, businesswoman
Councillor
- (i) John Dawson, retired school principal
- (i) Leon Benoit, businessman
- Tim Alexander, aquatic centre manager
- Shawn Boyd, businessman
- Wayne Howlett, business manager
- Mike Comerford, business manager
- Heather Shears, driver examiner
- Sean Sheppard, safety consultant
- Carla Sheppard Pearce, social worker
Lark Harbour
Council
- Kimberly Herritt
- Melanie Joyce
- Paul Keetch
- Maria MacDonald
- Jamie Park
- Peggy (Jeanie) Park
- Jeff Parker
- Dennis Sheppard
Lourdes
Council
- (i) Darren Smith
- (i) Richard Poirier
- (i) Marie Snook
- (i) Anne Bullen
- (i) Redmond Smith
- (i) Henry Gaudon
- (i) Aurelia Drake
- John Bullen
Massey Drive
Acclaimed
Mayor
- Holly Walsh
Council
- Al Gillespie, deputy mayor
- Gord Halfyard
- Penny Piercey
- Charlene Connors
- Garland Wells
- Gary Warren
McIvers
Council (acclaimed)
- Warren Blanchard
- Alfred Park
- Susan Park-White
Meadows
Mayor
- (i) Kenneth Marche
- Jamie Brake
Council
- (i) Judy Bolt
- (i) Ted Taylor
- (i) Earl March
- Timothy Anderson
Norris Point
Council
- (i) Eugene Bellows
- Rebecca Brushett
- Caroline Bugden
- Rudy Burridge
- Fred Laing
- (i) Victor Major
- Vincent McCarthy
- (i) Jocelyn Payne
- (i) Joseph Reid
- Carla Solo
- Donald Stratton
- (i) George Taylor
Parson's Pond
Council
- Brenda Biggin
- Robin Payne
- Merika Biggin
Port au Port-East
Council
- (i) James Cashin
- (i) Mary Cole
- (i) Thomas Cole
- Kim DeGroot
- John Erickson
- (i) Eileen Hann
- (i) Gordon Johnson
- Alan Kostyk
- Elaine Martin
- Michael McCann
- Sarah McCann
Port au Port-West-Aquathuna-Felix’s Cove
Acclaimed
- (i) Shirley Squires
- (i) Chalsie Kook-Marche
- (i) Anita Proctor
- Nina LePrieur
- Desmond Hunt
Reidville
Council
- Roger Barrett
- Russell Reid
- Karen Moss
- Clifford Reid
- David Reid
- Gerald Rumboldt
- Tammy Hutchings
St. George’s
Council
- Shirley Anderson
- (i) Fintan Alexander
- Suzanne Barry-Kroening
- Phillp Bennett
- (i) Danny Conway
- Rhonda Cramm Blanchard
- Michael Fleming
- (i) Simeon Lee
- Tanya Messervey
- Rickey Swyers
- (i) Andrew Tobin
- Conrad White
- Karen White
- Roland Williams
St. Pauls
Mayor (acclaimed)
- Melvin Reid
Council (acclaimed)
- Safron Bennett (deputy mayor)
- Kim Bennett
- Tonya Brown
- Tracy Payne
Trout River
Council
- Tania (Tina) Crocker
- Doris Sheppard
- Tim Sheppard
- Gloria Barnes
- Nelson B Barnes
- Nola Crocker
- Heather Brake
- Darryl Brake
- Elwood Crocker
- Judy Crocker
- Wade White
- Eunice White
- Morley Crocker
- Horace Crocker
- Brett White
- Marsha Crocker
- Amy Brake
- Bonnetta (Bonnie) Brake
- Jason Crocker
- Viola Parsons
- Helen Harris
- Mitch Brake
- Pamela Crocker
- Rosie Crocker
Woody Point
Council
- Terry Young
- John Gillam
- Derek Burden
- Richard Roberts
- Irene Martin
- Greg Osmond
- Tim Parsons
- Jackie Collett
- Steve Galliott
York Harbour
Council
- David Childs
- Donna Childs
- Nelson Childs
- Charles Kendell
- Matthew Wayson
- Frank Wheeler
