HOLLETT FOR COUNCIL?

Rumour has it that blogger Ed Hollett may be getting ready to dip his toes in the waters of municipal politics in St. John's. Word is that he is interested in the Deputy Mayor's job, which will be vacated when Dennis "Doc" O'Keefe steps aside to run for the Mayor's chair. At the very least it is rumoured that he wants to ensure there is a contest.

O'Keefe will face former deputy mayor Marie White and possibly retired business executive Vince Withers.

Ward Four Councilor Ron Ellsworth has already announced his candidacy for the position. He will resign his seat effective April 18.

Rumour also has councilors Frank Galgay and Art Puddister considering a run for deputy mayor.

Another Liberal, Debbie Hanlon, has declared her intentions to seek election in Ward Four.

Ed is a former staffer for Premier Clyde Wells, and is a well- respected public relations and public policy consultant based in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador.

Well Ed, what's the word, and where do people sign up?

The byelections are slated to be held June 3. Nominations will not formally open until April 29.