Candidates file for mayor and council seats in county

With just one week before the deadline for candidates to file for mayor and council seats in Malta, Saco and Dodson, there was a lack of competition for some positions and, in a few cases, no candidates at all.

When the 5 p.m. deadline to file hit last Monday, the lack of candidate problem was alleviated and a total of 17 candidates are running competing in seven races including five in Malta’s mayoral race and two for the spot of Mayor in Saco. What follows are the races, the candidates and brief statements on why they are running for office.

Malta Mayoral Race

Malta Mayor Shyla Jones...