He has run for the mayor's job in two Niagara cities, now John Ringo Beam has his sights set on the top spot at the region.
Beam has filed his nomination papers to run for regional chair.
The October election marks the first time in the region's history, voters will get to select the chair.
Beam is the only declared candidate so far.
No word yet on whether current chair Alan Caslin will enter the race.