Municipal Election Update

Jeff Green | Jul 20, 2022

Dewey to retire from politics

After 12 years, Tom Dewey is stepping down from Central Frontenac Council. Dewey has served as Councillor in ward 1 (Kennebec) for three terms, and formally announced this week that he will not be running again this fall.

He took the time to acknowledge the “fair and honest reporting of local news to the residents of Frontenac County” that has been provided by Frontenac News reporter Craig Bakay.

Dewey was the Central Frontenac representative to Frontenac Council between 2004 and 2017, and served as deputy mayor on a number of occasions since 2010.

The other Kennebec Council member on Central Frontenac Council, Cindy Kelsey, has not formally announced whether she is running again. At this time, there are no candidates registered in Kennebec. The registration deadline is August 19th.

Sleeth running in SF

Ron Sleeth is running for re-election in Storrington Ward of South Frontenac. He submitted his nomination papers on July 1. The other sitting Storrington councillor, Norm Roberts, is also seeking re-election. Phil Archambault is running as well, ensuring that there will be a contested election in Storrington this October.

Hermer seeking another term in NF

Ward 2 (Clarendon and Miller) Councillor Vernon (Micky) Hermer is seeking a third term on North Frontenac Council. He submitted his papers on July 18. His nomination ensures an election in Ward 2, as the other incumbent, Gerry Miller, is running again, as is Roy Huetl. In addition to serving for the last 8 years on North Frontenac Council, Hermer also sat on council for six years in the 1990’s in the former Clarendon/Miller township.