By Geoff Smith

Hamilton, but not Mahon, to run again

May 18, 2016 | 5:00 PM

Battleford Mayor Derek Mahon says his name will not be on the ballot when voters go to the polls October 26.

“It’s the same day as my 55th birthday and I will not be seeking re-election as mayor,” Mahon said Wednesday, May 18 following the State of the City and Town address. He said business and family will be priorities for him.

“We move forward with the next 160 days of the mandate. I have a consulting business that works with First Nations governments for the last 25 years. There’s a lot of projects I have that will take me out of town,” he said.

Mahon served four terms as a town councillor. He was acclaimed as mayor in 2012, succeeding Chris Odishaw.

Meanwhile, Ian Hamilton confirmed he intends to seek a third term as mayor of North Battleford. He said he’s been given a clean bill of health, after cancer treatment forced him to miss last year’s address.

FIRST QUARTER

Patrols expanded as fire crews target unsafe properties in North Battleford

19h ago

Spring Cleaning

City encourages residents to tidy up their yards as the snow melts

20h ago

COPP

Battlefords Citizens on Patrol sets record in early 2025

23h ago

“I’m sure as hell happy I’m here this year,” Hamilton said to applause, to open his remarks. He elaborated afterwards.

“I have good health now, it’s been confirmed and affirmed by my doctors, that I am cancer-free, I have been cancer-free for a year. So I’m looking forward to another four years of working for the city of North Battleford,” he said.

Hamilton was voted in to succeed Julian Sadlowski as mayor in 2009, following one three-year term on council. He was re-elected by acclamation in 2012.

gsmith@jpbg.ca

Twitter: @smithco