Pat McKenna, who describes service and building community as his passion, is running for a seat on Comox council. He has lived and worked in the Comox Valley for 15 years and is proud to call Comox home.

Cumberland Councillor Sean Sullivan is excited to seek re-election for the next term.

My name is Ron Freeman and I am excited to put my name forward to serve the town of Comox as a councillor. It is my firm belief that we need to invest in the next generation.

My name is Harold Long, and I鈥檓 running for mayor of the City of Courtenay.

Born and raised in the Comox Valley, Edwin Grieve brings a deep sense of community and an unparalleled commitment to service in his bid for re-election as Comox Valley Regional District director for Area C.

Land, water and community: these are the three pillars that local organic farmer and food security advocate, Arzeena Hamir, is running on for the election of CVRD鈥檚 Area B.

Jesse Ketler has enjoyed her first term on Cumberland council.

Gwyn Sproule is throwing her hat into the ring for another four-year term on Cumberland council. Over her 16 years on council, she has seen many changes in the village, most notably the increase in people moving here because of the strong sense of community, the expanding network of mountain-biking and hiking trails, the thriving arts and culture, and the attractive historic commercial core with its many eateries and pubs.

Local business owner and community leader Deana Simkin has entered the race for Courtenay council.

I am seeking re-election as mayor of Cumberland in the upcoming municipal election.