NORWICH – City of Norwich Fire Captain Michael Ford has filed a petition for September’s Republican Party primary as part of his campaign for a seat on the Norwich Town Board.

After gathering the required signatures, the Norwich resident said, “I had a wonderful time meeting people in the Town of Norwich. While many people expressed the need for change in the town, I expressed to them that change takes time and we can only do it together. I look forward to meeting many more residents between now and September. I would also like to thank my mother who circulated petitions on my behalf.”

Ford also said he will seek signatures for an Independent Party candidacy on the November ballot.