The civic election scene in Sooke is heating up, with the nomination period opening Tuesday.
So far, six people have declared their intention to seek a council seat, while two are running for mayor.
Candidates can submit nomination papers between Sept. 4 and Sept. 14. Are you running? Contact reporter Kevin Laird at editor@sookenewsmirror.com.
CANDIDATES FOR MAYOR
• Kevin Pearson
• Maja Tait (incumbent)
CANDIDATES FOR COUNCIL
• Jeff Bateman
• Al Beddows
• Herb Haldane
• Rick Kasper (incumbent)
• Ebony Logins (incumbent)
• Brenda Parkinson (incumbent)
• Phil Rosner WEB
NOT RUNNING
• Coun. Kerri Reay
KEY DATES
• Sept. 4 to 14 – Nomination period
• Sept. 22 to Oct. 20 – Campaign period
• Oct. 10 and 17 – Advance voting (Sooke Community Hall, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.)
• Oct. 11 – All-candidates meeting (Prestige Oceanfront Resort, 7 p.m.)
• Oct. 20 – General Voting Day (Edward Milne community school, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.)
• Oct. 24 – Declaration of official results
For more information, go here.