A District of Lunenburg councillor is calling it quits after representing his constituents for the last 42 years. Arthur Young has decided not to run in the October election, opening a seat that hasn't been filled by another person since 1970. He says its time to move on.
Young says he plans to keep busy on his farm and woodlot and hopes to travel with his wife. Seven District of Lunenburg councillors intend to run again, two are unsure, while two others will not seek re-election. The councillor decisions look like this as of June 12, 2012:
- Councillor Arthur Young will not re-offer
- Councillor Basil Oickle intends to re-offer
- Councillor Sandra Statton will not re-offer
- Deputy Mayor Frank Fawson intends to re-offer
- Councillor Martin Bell intends to re-offer
- Councillor John Veinot is undecided
- Councillor Eric Hustvedt is undecided
- Councillor Don Zwicker intends to re-offer
- Councillor Cathy Moore intends to re-offer
- Councillor Milton Countway will not re-offer
- Councillor Lee Nauss intends to re-offer
- Councillor Wade Carver intends to re-offer
