Two Midland councillors announce intentions to run for mayor in October election
Bill Gordon (left) and Jonathan Main (right), two sitting councillors, have both announced their intentions to run for mayor in Midland. – Gordon/Main photos
From Simcoe.com, May 16, 2022
By Andrew Mendler
The October municipal election is going to feature an intriguing mayoral race in Midland.
Town councillors Bill Gordon and Jonathan Main have both announced their intentions to run for mayor.
While many people have their focus on the upcoming provincial election slated for June 2, a municipal election is also slated to take place this fall. Candidates in Midland, Penetanguishene, Tiny and Tay could officially file their paperwork and announce their candidacy as of May 2.
Gordon filed his paperwork with the town clerk the minute town hall opened that morning, ensuring his name was first on the ballot.
He said he had been mulling over the idea of a mayoral bid for the past few months before eventually deciding to go for it and seek a more influential role on council.
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