Erik Antypov running to be Mayor of McBride, calls for greater transparency and community growth

He said serving as mayor aligns with that goal and would provide another avenue to help residents and contribute to the community.

“The reason I’m doing this is because I want to serve people,” he said.

Antypov said one of the primary reasons he decided to run is a perceived disconnect between municipal government and local residents.

“I saw a gap between our municipal office and the people of McBride,” he said.

According to Antypov, improving communication and transparency at village hall would be among his top priorities if elected.

“I feel like there’s been a lack of communication and transparency, which has caused a lot of distrust in the community,” he said.

Antypov said he wants to be a mayor who is visible, accessible and accountable to residents.

“I’m running because I want to be somebody who can be trusted, be present, and people can look up to,” he said.

He also hopes his candidacy will encourage more young people to become involved in local government and community affairs.

“I want to inspire younger people,” Antypov said. “I want to show that no matter your age, you can step up and try to make a difference.”

If elected, Antypov said his first priority would be building relationships throughout the community and establishing stronger lines of communication between residents, council and village staff.

“First and foremost, I would start building relations,” he said. “I want to make sure we can communicate clearly with each other.”

Beyond improving relationships and trust, Antypov said he would like to see more growth and development in McBride.

“We have been very stagnant for a long time,” he said. “I think we can open up doors to new opportunities and see our town become healthy.”

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by Adam Berls

Erik Antypov running to be Mayor of McBride, calls for greater transparency and community growth

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