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Biddeford City Council race takes off with old, new faces

The Press Herald talked with the candidates about their visions for Biddeford and what they bring to the table.

James Bennett filed a lawsuit against the city in June, alleging the city owed him a large amount of money.

The three candidates discussed issues like homelessness, affordability, and sustainability on Friday night.

The three candidates talk about their plans for future of city.

Joseph Gunn, Ward 3, resigned from the City Council early this week due to a change in living situation that took him out of the ward.

Ryan Pelletier will step in as Saco’s city administrator, replacing John Bohenko, who retired in August.

The amendments to the city’s Land Use Code pertain to the Industrial Shipyard zone at 700 Washington St.

Martin Grohman asked the City Council to remove Roch Angers from the Planning Board due to a Code of Ethics breach.

The council race has begun with three months until the election.

Councilor Norman Belanger announced his bid for mayor, running against incumbent Martin Grohman in the November election.