Please file

Dear Mike,
Nomination Day is Sept. 12. Qualified candidates for municipal office must submit their nomination forms to the municipal clerk by 2 p.m. on that day.
This is just over two weeks away.
This municipal election will be a very important one for the residents of Fort Frances and the district. There have been many changes in Fort Frances and the district since the last election.
The incoming mayor and council will be making decisions that will have a profound effect on the future of Fort Frances.
It is imperative that the residents of Fort Frances have a wide selection of qualified and concerned candidates from which to choose their incoming mayor and council.
Hopefully, the pool of candidates will reflect the demographics of our community.
I encourage all qualified and interested candidates to submit their nomination papers as soon as possible and not just at the last minute. Voters should know who will be running for what office and have ample opportunity to learn about the candidates.
Democracy requires two main events in order to function properly. First, there must be a pool of concerned and qualified citizens willing to stand up and put their names forward for office.
Secondly, all citizens need to inform themselves about the candidates and, above all, vote.
Now is the time for those who believe that they have something to contribute to our town to stand up and be counted.
If you are thinking of running for office, please file your nomination papers.
Sincerely,
Andrew Hallikas
Fort Frances, Ont.