Recently ODN polled all Regional Directors in the area along with Mayors and Councils in Oliver and Osoyoos.

Results below:

Area A – Mark Pendergraft plans to run in current position
Area C – Allan Patton did not respond to inquiry

Osoyoos

Mayor Stu Wells says he will run in present position

Councillor Sue McKortoff says she may run for Mayor – decision not made

Councillor C.J. Rhodes did not respond but has indicated he would like to be re-elected

Councillor Mike Ryan did not respond but yes he is running when asked in person

Councillor Mike Plante – no response and it is thought he may not run again

Oliver

Mayor Ron Hovanes says he will run again

All councillors: Bennest, Doerr, Mattes and Schwartzenberger have indicated they will run for re-election.

Future story will centre on who is not mentioned here.

Will there be a three way race for Mayor in Osoyoos?

Will anyone challenge Mayor Hovanes in Oliver.

Who are the possible candidates in any of the mentioned positions?:

Mayor
Councillor
Regional Director

Let ODN know as soon as you can.