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Long-time councillors step down from city council

CALGARY- Monday marked the last city council meeting, for two of Calgary’s longest serving councillors.

After an incredible 10 terms, Dale Hodges will no longer be seeking reelection. The Ward 1 representative was first elected back in 1983—when the late Ralph Klein was mayor.

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“You usually look forward for council meetings from week to week,” said Hodges, addressing his fellow council members. “That won’t be the case anymore.”

Ward 2 councillor Gord Lowe is also stepping down. He has served since 2001.

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