Three Seek Council Seats This Year

Both Democrats and Republicans have announced their candidates for the municipal council election this year.

Republican incumbent council members John Dingertopadre, a local business owner, and Russell Lipari, a semi-retired engineer, are seeking re-election. Both seek their second term on the council.

Chris Semenecz runs for council on the Democratic ticket. Semenecz has previously served on the council. He sought election last year as an Independent candidate for mayor but later dropped out of the race.

The three candidates will be on their respective political party tickets in June 5 primary election.

Independent candidates have until June 5 at 4 p.m. to file petition to run in the Nov. 6 election.