Local candidates prepare for divisive election
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Westmorland city council candidates are preparing for what they call a divisive local election.
Seven candidates are running for three city council seats in Westmorland. The race has three incumbents running for re-election facing four challengers.
Some of the challengers said they want to bring about change and unity in a town they said is divided and no longer growing. They blame the current city council.
The incumbent candidates disagreed with them. They said their city projects are working and that there is more needed to be complete.
Some candidates told us why they were running for office.
Candidate Sally Traylor said, “Youth activities. More programs for Westmorland.”
Incumbent Council Member Larry Ritchie said, “There’s a wealth of projects that I’ve been working on. One is the swimming pool.”
Candidate Dewayne McCurry said, “The current council there has got complacent and they need to be unseated so we can make the changes to grow our city.”
Candidate Andrew Espino said, “I feel this community is divided and I would really like to bring this community together.”
Some candidates were not available for comment.
Elections are June 5th. Watch our newscast for more details.
