By battlefordsNOW Staff

Hamilton reconsiders, will not seek third term

Sep 12, 2016 | 12:15 PM

Less than a week after announcing his intention to run in the October election, North Battleford mayor Ian Hamilton has reconsidered.

In a statement issued Monday, Sept. 12, Hamilton said he will not file nomination papers. He said he will be involved in the community “in a way that better allows me to spend more time on other life priorities.”

Hamilton was first elected mayor in 2009, following one three-year term as a councillor. He was unopposed in his re-election bid in 2012.

Ian Hamilton’s full statement:

“Since publicly confirming my sincere intention to run for re-election last week, I have reconsidered and will not be filing nomination papers to run for Mayor of North Battleford in October 2016.

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Over the past week specifically, I have been encouraged by many residents in my re-election bid, and I thank everyone who has placed their trust and support in me. It has been an honour to serve as your Mayor and as a city councillor for the past 10 years.

I still passionately believe North Battleford is the best place to work, live, and play, and I look forward to being an active member of the community. However, I will do so in a way that better allows me to spend more time on other life priorities.

I know the Mayor and Council that North Battleford residents elect in October will build on the terrific work accomplished by City Council and the administration over the past years, and will bring new ideas and perspective to our City’s continuing challenges.

Thank you.”

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