Brooke-Alvinston Mayor Don McGugan. BlackburnNews file photo.Brooke-Alvinston Mayor Don McGugan. BlackburnNews file photo.
Sarnia

McGugan Not Seeking Re-Election

There will be new mayors in at least three of the 11 Lambton County municipalities following the October 22 election.

Long-time Brooke-Alvinston Mayor Don McGugan says he will not be running this time around. He was appointed head of council in 2002 following the death of Mayor Leonard McNeil.

John McCharles has indicated he won't seek re-election in Petrolia while Todd Case will not be running in Warwick Township.

Candidates have until 2pm on Friday, July 27 to file their nomination papers.

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