The last-minute gang

With nominations now open, Deputy Mayor Glenn Williams is the only member of Iqaluit Council to declare an intention to run for council in the Oct. 16 municipal election.

Nunatsiaq News was unable to reach the incumbent mayor, Elisapee Sheutiapik, by press-time this past Wednesday.

Coun. Nancy Gillis and Coun. Theresa Rodrigue each said they will not run this time.

Coun. Annie Gordon said she was surprised to learn that the time to start thinking about the election has arrived so quickly, and said she is undecided. Coun. Simanuk Kilabuk and Coun. Brad Hall also said they are undecided.

“I have decided to leave it until the last minute to make up my mind,” Hall said.

Nunatsiaq News could not reach Coun. Claude Martel or Coun. Simon Nattaq to confirm whether they will stand for election.

Nominations opened Aug. 28 and will close Sept. 11. The mayor’s position and all eight council seats are up for election.