Monday, November 5, 2012

Lunenburg: New Era Begins When Bailey Takes Oath

It will be a historic night in Lunenburg when the first female mayor of the town will take her oath and is officially be sworn into office. Mayor-elect Rachel Bailey will take over the job from Laurence Mawhinney - a position he has held for the past 33 years. Bailey is a life-long residents of the town and secured a solid victory over challenger Ron Stockton in municipal elections last month. Meanwhile, three new councillors will also be sworn in at the ceremony, they include Tom Barclay, Tyler Hayden and Peter Mosher. They will join veteran politicians Peter Zwicker, Danny Croft, John McGee around the council table.