The election to determine Wallaceburg's next representatives on Chatham-Kent's (CK) next municipal council is heating up.
Steven Burritt is the latest to put his name forward, joining six others seeking one of two seats.
He told CK News Today he first considered running in 2022 when current Councillors Aaron Hall and Carmen McGregor were acclaimed, as no one else put their name forward. Ever since then, his belief in himself as a strong candidate has only grown.
"I thought I could do a very good job representing Wallaceburg. I hold a higher standard for myself, and I like to hold council to a high standard, figuring we can do better for the community," explained Burritt.
He believes the next council needs to be more transparent and do a better job of maintaining local infrastructure. However, the first priority that comes to mind for Burritt is the lack of affordable housing.
"People obviously don't have a lot of money, so it would be great if we had extra places for lower-income housing," he added.
Burritt is confident he can be someone people in Wallaceburg and the surrounding areas are happy to have as their representative on council.
"I really think that when I get this job, because the voters put me in place, I will do the best job that I can do for them," he said.
CK's election will be on October 26, 2026.
