The city of Saint John will have a new mayor this spring as its current mayor, Mel Norton, has announced he won’t seek a second term in the upcoming municipal election.
In a statement sent to Global News, Norton said he will return to private life and focus on his legal practice.
Norton was elected in 2012 after serving as a member of common council and worked as a lawyer during his time in office.
During his term, Norton tackled the city’s ailing pension plan, maintained a stable tax rate, worked on a clean drinking water system and invested in roads and recreation.
The municipal election will be held May 9.
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