Shelby Ch’ng will be making a run for a spot at Queen’s Park.
The current Northwood Councillor will take a leave of absence from her duties to join the provincial election race in Thunder Bay-Superior North.
Ch’ng was first elected in 2014 and won re-election in 2018.
“Thunder Bay is where I’ve lived, worked, and served my entire life,” said Ch’ng. “It’s a diverse, vibrant city with the brightest of futures. I want to continue playing a part in shaping the future of this city I love so much – and so I’m honoured to have this new opportunity to serve my community as their representative at Queen’s Park.”
Incumbent Michael Gravelle is undergoing treatment for cancer and is not running for re-election.
Lise Vaugeois will run for the NDP, current Thunder Bay At Large councillor Peng You is the Ontario PC candidate and Tracey MacKinnon is the Green Party candidate.
Section 259 of the Municipal Act allows for Members of Council to take a leave from their duties for up to 3 months with no penalty.
The election is set for Thursday, June 2nd.
