Today is the last day to file for city council race
UPLAND - Today is the last day for potential City Council candidates to file their paperwork at City Hall, and so far only three of 21 people who picked up papers have officially entered the race.
Sam Fittante, the retired owner of an Upland-based lawn-maintenance business, and Debra Stone, the funeral arranger at Stone Funeral Home, have been confirmed as candidates for the all-mail Aug. 30 election.
Eric Gavin, a software architect, has filed his paperwork but is waiting for county approval.
Voters will choose a candidate to fill a vacancy left on the council when Ray Musser was appointed mayor Feb. 28.
Gavin, a software architect, said he has been involved in a grass-roots movement calling for open and transparent government for a few years. He has also participated in his homeowners' association.
He said he always wanted to get involved in public service, so he decided to enter the city's special election.
"I saw the special election occurring and of course a large reason for that occurring is because of a lack of transparency that brought up all the problems with the indictment and all that stuff to begin with," he said. "I thought, well, why not?"
Gavin said he expects his optimism and inquisitive nature will make him a good choice for the City Council.
Ballots will be mailed out to voters between Aug. 1 and Aug. 20. Completed ballots must be at the San Bernardino County Registrar's Office by Aug. 30.
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