By Mark Squibb
Members of Mount Pearl council earlier this month presented fellow councillor Jim Locke with a 16 year Long Service Award courtesy of the Department of Municipal Affairs.
Locke was praised by his fellow council colleagues, including Mayor Dave Aker, who called Locke “an important cog in the wheels” of Mount Pearl.
Locke himself, who was not anticipating the recognition, praised his fellow councillors and staff members.
“We are all rowing in the same direction, and we all want the same thing,” said Locke. “I’ve been blessed to work with good councillors over the years, and I would be remiss not to mention the senior staff that have supported me over the last 16 years… We have wonderful staff throughout the City that make this place a wonderful place to live and work.”
From left are councillors Mark Rice, Isabelle Fry, and Chelsea Lane, Locke, Mayor Dave Aker, Deputy Mayor Nicole Kieley, and councillor Bill Antle. Mark Squibb photo
