The nomination papers have been filed for the 13 candidates vying for a position on Lake Country council, or to represent the district as a school trustee.

Mayor James Baker has one challenger this year, with Barry Rhodes throwing his hat into the ring.

Councillors will be elected to represent each of the four wards: Carrsa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½™s Landing, Oyama, Winfield and Okanagan Centre as well as two councillor at large positions. Jerremy Kozub also automatically claims the title of Winfield councillor as he is the only candidate who applied for the position. Coun. Rob Geier is the current Winfield councillor and is not running again. Coun. Blair Ireland will also remain in his seat as Okanagan Centre councillor.

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The candidates listed are as follows:

Justin Neufeld sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½“ Oyama councillor

Jeanette Lambert sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½“ Carrsa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½™s Landing councillor

Blair Ireland sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½“ Okanagan Centre councillor

Jerremy Kozub sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½“ Winfield councillor