ESTEVAN - The Sept. 23 meeting of Estevan city council was the last one for two members who have said they won't be seeking another term in the Nov. 13 civic election.
Coun. Travis Frank and Coun. Lindsay Clark reflected on their time on council during the inquiries portion of the meeting.
Frank, who is wrapping up his second four-year term on council, participated in the meeting via an online call. He said he was "quite sad" when he realized he wouldn't be at the meeting, and he said it's been a "fantastic" eight years serving the community. He wished the best of luck to anybody running for council.
"I strongly encourage anybody in the community who has an interest to reach out to us and to run for council. This is … our community and I think it's important that at any time, if we can and want to, that we volunteer and help out and help lead our community," said Frank, adding that he is grateful for the opportunity to serve.
Clark, who spent one term on council, recalled that when he first joined council in November 2020, he received a call from someone asking why he would do it, and suggested Clark give up on the city.
"I think that was wrong," said Clark. "I'm glad I didn't, and I'm glad the people that are involved in this didn't give up on this community."
Clark is glad he was able to represent all of the "wonderful people" who are part of organizations in the community and are trying to bring provincial and national events to the city. He learned a lot when he was elected and was thrown into budget discussions right away.
He thanked his fellow council members and city staff for making this a great time.
Mayor Roy Ludwig has also announced he won't seek re-election after serving for 12 years as mayor and 30 years total on council. He is currently on holidays, so his final meeting was Sept. 9.
