On Prince Edward Island, a place where no one wants to be the mayor
WELLINGTON, P.E.I. — A small P.E.I. municipality has a big problem: no one wants to be mayor.
Wellington — with a population of 400 — is nestled in the heart of P.E.I.’s Acadian community, about a 20 minute drive from Summerside.
Municipal elections are scheduled for Monday, but no one stepped forward as a mayoral candidate for Wellington, despite an extended nomination deadline.
“I wanted to leave the opportunity for others this time,” said Alcide Bernard, who’s finishing up his fourth year as Wellington’s current mayor. “It’s always nice to be able to contribute to your community, and I’ve certainly done as best as I could to serve.”