May 2 is election day in Norfolk. On the ballot will be five of the council seats. In addition, Norfolk will elect its mayor for the first time since 1916, and the council will increase from its current seven members to eight. Here are the candidates who have announced so far (* indicates incumbent):
Mayor
Paul Fraim
Daniel Montague
Ward 1
Don Williams *
Barbara Saunders
Ward 2
Terry Whibley
Andrew Wallach
(Note: this is the seat being vacated by Paul Fraim so there is no incumbent)
Ward 3
Anthony Burfoot *
Ward 4
Paul Riddick *
Kerry Lynch
Ward 5
Randy Wright *
The deadline for candidates to file to be included in this election is March 7. Check back for profiles on the candidates.
VIVIAN J. PAIGE | All Politics is Local 