Longest serving city councilor bowing out

When the fall civic elections roll around, one name will not be on the ballot. Edmonton’s longest-serving councilor Ron Hayter announced Tuesday he will not be seeking re-election in the coming civic vote.

Hayter has been a mainstay of civic politics since his first election in 1971. He has served over 30 years as councilor, with a six year break between 1995 and 2001.

In 11 terms Hayter has been part of almost every major decision council has made, including the beginning of the LRT construction.

More on Councilor Ron Hayter’s career tonight on the News Hour…