There are 3 candidates for mayor of North Bay now in the fall municipal election.

The incumbent Al McDonald who became mayor in 2010 and was re-elected in 2014 is running for a 3rd term.

The other candidates are Will Boission and Gary Gardiner who filed their papers previously.

He says he has the passion, drive and experience to continue as mayor.

The deadline to file is 2 pm Friday and election day is October 22nd.

On the council side there are 24 candidates with the latest being Sylvie Hotte.

7 incumbents have filed papers.