Municipal election race begins

City Hall was buzzing with political activity Monday morning, long lines snaking into the halls and a waiting room full of election hopefuls.

This will be the first time that a four year term is required from each elected member.

Five current councillors are seeking re-election:

Jeff Carlson

Jeffrey Coffman

Joe Mauro

Liz Iwaskiw

Ryan Parker

They are among the 29 candidates vying for eight spots on council including:

Marco Bergeron

Peters Deys

Fiona Doherty

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Wade Galloway

Yves Gauthier

Tyler Gschaid

Dillon Hargreaves

Martin Heavy Head

Blaine Hyggen

Kevin Layton

Mark Leeb

Michelle Madge

George McCrea

Rory McKeown

Darlene McLean

Kerry Milder

Rob Miyashiro

Harold Pereverseff

Joey Shackleford

James Suge

Lea Switzer

Mako Tani

Jeff Wall

Rena Woss

Enter the mayoral candidates:

Faron Ellis

Bridget Mearns

Curtis Simpson

Chris Spearman

It was a busy morning for Lethbridge residents with many candidates announcing their intentions throughout the summer months.

While nominations closed this afternoon, candidates will have a full 24 hours to withdraw their name. But after 12 o’clock Tuesday, the 2013 election race officially begins.