Long serving councilor says she’s not re-offering
Posted Aug 24, 2012 03:22:16 PM.
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The long serving city councilor for HRM’s district 16 (Rockingham -Wentworth) says she will not be re-offering in the upcoming municipal election.
Debbie Hum made her intentions known in a news release sent late Friday afternoon.
“Today I’m officially announcing my decision not to re-offer in the upcoming October 20th Municipal Election.
I’ve given this a great deal of thought and personal reflection, particularly over the last month. It hasn’t been an easy decision, but it is the right decision.
I’m incredibly honoured and privileged to have been given the opportunity to represent residents on Council for the last 9 years. I never thought of myself as a politician, but rather, someone dedicated to public service. I feel it is the right time to move on and seek other new, exciting opportunities and challenges.
I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to residents for all your support and belief in me as your elected representative on Council.
What I take away most is knowing this experience and opportunity to serve is one that I do not regret. It has been exciting, demanding and rewarding in so many ways. I have not hesitated to take strong positions on a number of significant issues before Council that I felt were in the public’s best interests. I am proud to be part of ensuring that HRM be open, transparent and effective in governance.
I wish HRM’s incoming Mayor and Council Elect much success. I am confident the public will see strong commitment and leadership by HRM and the new Regional Council ensuring effective decision making, building upon our municipality’s strengths, and a vision that will ensure a vibrant, safe and welcoming HRM with a bright future for many years ahead.”
Debbie Hum was first elected to Regional Council in a November 2003 by-election in District 16 (Prince’s Lodge-Clayton Park West). In October 2004, Debbie was re-elected by acclamation to represent residents of District 16, now known as Rockingham-Wentworth.
