Four Candidates Vying For Two Hillsdale Council Seats

There are two seats on the Hillsdale Council up for election this year and four candidates — including two current council members from opposing parties — seeking the positions.

Councilwoman Chris Looes, an incumbent, and Paul Muller will be running for the Democrats. Republicans Frank Pizzella, a current councilman, and John MacEwen, a former councilman, will also be seeking the three-year-term seats.

Pizzella and MacEwen were both appointed to unexpired terms on the council last year, but lost in the November election. Pizzella was appointed again this year with support from all the Democrats on the council.

Looes was one of four Democrats elected last November, but must run again to keep her position because the seat she won was a one-year unexpired term. 

The primary election is scheduled for June 4 and the general election is scheduled for November 5.

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