Long time Ward 2 councillor Roger Geysens has decided to vacate his seat at Town Hall.
In a letter to his constituents, Geysens said he is proud of the many budgets, proposals, and decisions that he was apart of during his time at council but has decided to retire from politics.
He thanked the residents of Ward 2 for their support over the years and that it was an honour to serve.
“This council – with so many new faces around the table – has learned a great deal from Roger, who has truly seen it all in nearly 30 years of public service,” says Mayor Kristal Chopp. “It has been an honour to serve with him, and I wish him and his family all the best as he begins this well-earned retirement from public life.”
Council will formally accept Geysens’ resignation on January 19, and declare his seat vacant. It has until March 19 to approve a bylaw for a by-election or appoint an eligible elector to fill the seat.
Details regarding these options will be presented to Council on January 19.