FORMER Huntly Shire councillor James Williams will this week announce he is running in the City of Greater Bendigo's October elections.
Mr Williams is a board member of the North Central Catchment Management Authority and has been part of the Murray Darling Basin Plan project.
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He is the fourth high-profile person to announce their candidature.
Businessman Mark Weragoda and former real estate agent Elise Chapman have also publicly announced they are running.
Mr Williams will announce on Bendigo IPTV on Thursday.
It comes a fortnight after former Bendigo mayor David Jones announced he would seek preselection to be one of the Greens' three endorsed candidates for the election.
Current Strathfieldsaye Ward councillor Keith Reynard has announced he will not seek re-election.
EARLIER
THREE prominent candidates are the latest to nominate for October's City of Greater Bendigo council elections.
Businessman Mark Weragoda has announced he is running for the Eppalock Ward.
He will be interviewed on Bendigo IPTV on Thursday.
Former real estate agent Elise Chapman has also announced she will run.
Another is a former pre-amalgamation councillor, who is on a series of boards around the region.
Meanwhile, City of Greater Bendigo Strathfieldsaye Ward councillor Keith Reynard will not stand in October's elections.
Cr Reynard told Bendigo IPTv this afternoon he would not seek re-election.
Cr Reynard said work commitments had forced his hand, and he had enjoyed his time as a councillor.
When asked if he will be standing at the elections, Cr Reynard replied: "At this stage, no."
"That's not to say I haven't enjoyed it.
"Over the last eight years I've really enjoyed the participation.
"I feel it has been a privilege to have been part of the council over that period of time."
Cr Reynard recommended to others to run for council.
"You do learn so much," he said.
"Having been actively involved, you do appreciate the efforts that are being undertaken.
"Twenty years ago, when I first moved to Bendigo, Bendigo was a big country town.
"Fifty years ago a lot of Bendigo survived on the local resource base.
"We have seen a huge shift globally, where Bendigo is now part of a global economy and we can't get away from that."
Cr Reynard was first elected at the November 2004 elections and was successfully returned in 2008.
He has been a resident of Strathfieldsaye since 1994 and is married with two daughters.
He has a Bachelor of Applied Science specialising in soil and environmental science and is a Soil and Land Resource Analyst with the Department of Primary Industries.
Cr Reynard is a member of the Strathfieldsaye Sports Club committee and a Director of the Strathfieldsaye Community Enterprise.
He has been instrumental in working with the City of Greater Bendigo to
progress recreation and community facilities and the new safe walking
and cycling tracks.
He has a particular interest in the future planning and
development of the Strathdale, Flora Hill, Spring Gully and
Strathfieldsaye areas, to ensure it takes place in an environmentally
and socially responsible manner.
Cr Reynard is also Chair of the Central Victorian Greenhouse Alliance
and is passionate about renewable energy generation within our region.
He also has strong interests in recreation, youth affairs, economic
development, community empowerment and participation in decision making,
and business partnerships with local communities.
EARLIER
TWO more candidates for the City of Greater Bendigo council elections will come forward this week.
One is a prominent businessman and will run in the Eppalock Ward.
To have your say on the current council's performance, go to www.surveymonkey.com/s/6ZBTFV9
Another is a former pre-amalgamation councillor, who is on a series of boards around the region.
He will run in the Whipstick Ward.
Both men will make their announcement on www.bendigoiptv.com on Thursday morning.
Go to www.bendigoweekly.com.au later in the week to find out more.
Meanwhile, City of Greater Bendigo Strathfieldsaye Ward councillor Keith Reynard will not stand in October's elections.
Cr Reynard told Bendigo IPTv this afternoon he would not seek re-election.
Cr Reynard said work commitments had forced his hand, and he had enjoyed his time as a councillor.
When asked if he will be standing at the elections, Cr Reynard replied: "At this stage, no."
"That's not to say I haven't enjoyed it.
"Over the last eight years I've really enjoyed the participation.
"I feel it has been a privilege to have been part of the council over that period of time."
Cr Reynard recommended to others to run for council.
"You do learn so much," he said.
"Having been actively involved, you do appreciate the efforts that are being undertaken.
"Twenty years ago, when I first moved to Bendigo, Bendigo was a big country town.
"Fifty years ago a lot of Bendigo survived on the local resource base.
"We have seen a huge shift globally, where Bendigo is now part of a global economy and we can't get away from that."
Cr Reynard was first elected at the November 2004 elections and was successfully returned in 2008.
He has been a resident of Strathfieldsaye since 1994 and is married with two daughters.
He has a Bachelor of Applied Science specialising in soil and environmental science and is a Soil and Land Resource Analyst with the Department of Primary Industries.
Cr Reynard is a member of the Strathfieldsaye Sports Club committee and a Director of the Strathfieldsaye Community Enterprise.
He has been instrumental in working with the City of Greater Bendigo to
progress recreation and community facilities and the new safe walking
and cycling tracks.
He has a particular interest in the future planning and
development of the Strathdale, Flora Hill, Spring Gully and
Strathfieldsaye areas, to ensure it takes place in an environmentally
and socially responsible manner.
Cr Reynard is also Chair of the Central Victorian Greenhouse Alliance
and is passionate about renewable energy generation within our region.
He also has strong interests in recreation, youth affairs, economic
development, community empowerment and participation in decision making,
and business partnerships with local communities.
plus by many who know him in Bendigo. Be interesting to see how many other existing councillors may decide not to stand again as they are beginning to learn of some of the people who will be running against them.