Riverview Mayor Ann Seamans. (photo courtesy of the town of Riverview's website)
The mayor of Riverview has decided not to re-offer again in the upcoming municipal election in May.
Ann Seamans says the pandemic has allowed everyone to reflect on their lives over the past year.
She plans to retire but will still make a contribution to the community in some way going forward.
Seamans has overseen tremendous growth in Riverview as mayor for 9 years and as a councillor for 14 years prior to that.
She fondly remembers her first big issue on town council.
“When we all lobbied to get together to promote the new Gunningsville Bridge. As you know, the old bridge was pretty rickety and it even stopped people from wanting to drive over to our town.”
She says teamwork in developing long-term plans for new infrastructure have also been highlights citing the creation of Mill Creek Nature Park and the future Recreation Complex.
Seamans is the first woman mayor of Riverview and admits it wasn’t easy when she started in municipal politics 23 years ago.
“Really I think that for a woman, you really had to work harder to prove yourself and to be taken seriously. And I had no problem doing that.”
Seamans plans to spend more time with family and friends noting how municipal politics has kept her busy.
It is with mixed emotions that I have decided not to re offer as Mayor in the upcoming spring election. This past year…
Posted by Mayor Ann Seamans on Wednesday, February 3, 2021
