On March 23, 2021, Welland City Council requested a list of the individuals who have put their name forward for consideration in filling the Ward 3 vacancy be made public after the City Clerk confirms their eligibility.

Three (3) individuals withdrew their names, leaving the following list of sixteen (16) eligible individuals who submitted their names for consideration:

·      BELLINGHAM, Leslie

·      CSIKASZ, Dave

·      D’ADDARIO, Venanzio

·      DZUGAN, Mark

·      GLADMAN, Phill

·      KATSMAR, Debi

·      LEE, Jamie

·      LEMELIN, Larry

·      MASTROIANNI, John

·      MELNA, Chuck

·      NAVA, Ryan

·      SMITH, Matt

·      SOOS, Steven

·      TAKEO, James

·      ULCH, Brad

·      YOCHIM, Steve

Each member of council had the opportunity to nominate one (1) resident of Welland to fill the Ward 3 vacancy, either from, or outside, the list.

The deadline for members of council to nominate an individual was Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at 4:00 p.m.

The information regarding the individuals nominated will be included in a staff report for the April 20, 2021 Council Meeting.