LACONIA — Movers and shakers were out and about Friday as the first week of the municipal filing period comes to a close.

Jon Hildreth filed for election to city council in Ward 1, sharing his run during a press conference held outside the Colonial Theatre downtown Friday morning.

In support of Hildreth Friday morning were Councilors Bruce Cheney (Ward 1), Eric Hoffman (Ward 3), Mark Haynes (Ward 4) and Tony Felch (Ward 6), endorsing his candidacy.

Cheney is not running for reelection in Ward 1, and previously announced his candidacy for mayo. He said Friday afternoon he filed his election paperwork earlier that day.

“Councilor Cheney is not stepping down, he’s stepping up to run for mayor,” Hildreth said.

Hildreth told supporters his family has a long history of engagement with the C

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