Fourth candidate runs for mayor (new info)

Fourth candidate runs for mayor (new info)

The battle for the mayor's job became a four-way race today. Gary Bedryk of 122 Leo Avenue filed his papers at the Civic Centre, one day before the nomination cutoff of 5 p.m. Friday.

The battle for the mayor's job became a four-way race today.

Gary Bedryk of 122 Leo Avenue filed his papers at the Civic Centre, one day before the nomination cutoff of 5 p.m. Friday.

Bedryk will run running against John Rowswell, Peter Vaudry and Patti Jennings.

The following is a news release issued by Bedryk this afternoon:

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Gary Bedryk Age 41. Married. 5 children Address: 122 Leo Avenue, SSM. (ph) 705-254-8693

Occupation: Mental Health Disposition Specialist Two decades of Public Service

Employment History

Department of Justice of New Brunswick Alcohol and Drug Commission of New Brunswick Algoma Child & Family Services Sault Area Public Hospital Hiawatha Behavioral Health

Public Service

Board of Directors, Social Planning Council-early 1990’s Board of Directors, John Howard Society-mid 1990’s United Way of Sault Ste. Marie-Event Organizer-1990’s Chair-Algoma Sex Offender Control & Treatment Group-1990’s Sault Ste. Marie Police Department, Community Relations-1982

Education

He completed a Psychology degree from St.Thomas University in the early 80’s, and after attaining a Social Work degree from Laurentian University in the mid-90’s he enrolled in the Master’s of Social Work program at Grand Valley State University.

History

Born and Raised in Sault Ste. Marie’s West end. Attended Bayview Elementary School Graduated from grade 13 at Korah Collegiate, playing quarterback throughout his Junior and Senior years and represented his fellow classmates within the Student Council.

Played hockey for the Sault Ste. Marie Thunderbirds and left several years later for St.Thomas University in Fredericton, New Brunswick on a 5 year Hockey scholarship. He turned down a contract with the now defunct Quebec Nordique Hockey Club (now known as the Colorado Avalanche) to work for the Department of Justice of New Brunswick. He returned to the Soo in the late 80’s and continued to devote his time towards public service and coaching little league girls and boys soccer.

**************************************************************** The following is SooToday.com's up-to-date listing of all local candidates in the November 10 civic elections: Mayor

Gary Bedryk

Patti Jennings

John Rowswell

Peter Vaudry

Councillor - Ward 1 (elect two)

Steve Butland

Daniel Lewis

James Caicco

Paul Christian

Andy Martens

Councillor - Ward 2 (elect two)

Jody Curran