FRASER — The filing deadline for the Fraser City Council race passed on July 22 and the stage is set for the Nov. 4 election.

The withdrawal deadline was July 25, with one person dropping out of the race.

This year’s candidates are incumbent Councilman Patrick O’Dell, George-Michael Higgins, Crystal Fletcher, Lora Michael and Matthew Dantes.

Three seats are up for election this year with each serving a four-year term.

O’Dell said he thinks it’s great that they have more candidates running than they’ve had in the past.

“Shows an interest in people wanting to make a difference in Fraser and I welcome all candidates to the race,” O’Dell said.

Higgins said it’s good to have so many people interested in running for council in Fraser and he thinks the last-minute withdrawal is healthy.

“I

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