Schjerning running again for Mayor of South Frontenac

Jeff Green | Jul 27, 2022

Mark Schjerning, who finished second to Ron Vandewal in 2018, announced that he has filed his nomination papers for Mayor again this fall.

Schjerning, who served a term on council as a Loughborough District Councillor from 2014-2018, recently retired from his position of Chief of Emergency Services in Lennox and Addington County (L&A). In his role in L&A, he ran the paramedic service and was a member of the senior leadership team. Before taking on a management role, he worked as and Advanced Care Paramedic was President of his union local for 12 years. He has also been active with Scout Canada.

“We need progressive change and I am able to deliver this. My professional career in municipal government and as a South Frontenac Township Councillor has given me the background, experience, communication and leadership skills needed to get things done,” he said, of his candidacy for Mayor.

He said that he would like to take a close look at all our township operations to identify efficiencies and make use of technologies wherever possible”.

With 2 time incumbent Ron Vandewal seeking a third term, and current Bedford District (and Frontenac County) Councillor Alan Revill running to unseat him. Schjerning’s announcement makes it a three-way race, which tends to help the incumbent

In 2018, Vandewal received 48.5% of the vote (3237 votes), Sherning finished second with 32.4% (2164 votes) and Phil Archambault was 3rd with 19.1% (1274 votes).

In other South Frontenac election news, a full slate of councillors is now assured as a second candidate has taken out papers in Bedford District, where there are no incumbents running. Steve Pegrum has joined Suzanne Quenneville as candidates.

As of yet, in addition to the race for Mayor, there will be contest in Storrington District.

Central Frontenac

A first candidate has emerged in Kennebec District. C. Lynn Klages. As well, Susan Irwin has submitted nomination papers in Oso District, joining incumbent Bill MacDonald. There are still no contested races in the township, however.

North Frontenac

Fred Fowler has submitted his nomination for Ward 3 Councillor, ensuring a full slate on Council for the next term. The only confirmed election contest in the township is in ar 2 (Clarendon/Miller) where incumbents Gerry Martin and Vernon Hermer are running, as well as Roy Huetl.

Addington Highlands

There are still only two candidates listed for the 5-member Council. Reeve Hogg is seeking re-election, and former Reeve Ken Hook is seeking one of the Ward 2 Council positions

Limestone Board

As indicated before, incumbent Karen McGregor will be running for Limestone Board Trustee in Central and North Frontenac and Addington Highlands.