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Truckey will seek council and trustee seats

Rumours that current Town of Westlock councillor David Truckey had his eye on the mayor’s seat were put to rest over the weekend.
David Truckey will look to retain his seats on town council and the Pembina Hills school board.
David Truckey will look to retain his seats on town council and the Pembina Hills school board.

Rumours that current Town of Westlock councillor David Truckey had his eye on the mayor’s seat were put to rest over the weekend.

On Saturday afternoon, Truckey said had considered running for the top spot, but ultimately decided to run for a seat on the Pembina Hills school board and a seat on town council.

“I’ve really have enjoyed my time on Pembina Hills school board and I feel like I’ve just barely scratched the surface of what it is to be a trustee,” said Truckey on Aug. 31.

“I really want to have the opportunity to continue with that.

“At this point I believe it’s a big job to be the mayor, and I want to be able to be involved and serve my community.

“This way, I can serve my community in two manageable portfolios.”

Truckey won his seat on the school board following a spring 2012 byelection victory.

And the idea of having a good education hasn’t been wasted on his family as Truckey proudly announced his daughter would be attending the University of Alberta this fall to take sciences and his son would be starting Grade 12.

“It goes by fast,” said Truckey with a chuckle.

Truckey has currently served three terms as a town councillor (elected in 2004) and is hoping to keep his seat and stay involved.

In fact, one of his biggest priorities include finding a business-continuity plan to keep the handibus project in tact when the cost-sharing agreement with Westlock County ends.

In June, town and county councillors voted to split the operational cost of the Westlock Seniors and Disabled Bus Service’s operational deficit 50/50 from June 27 until Jan. 31, 2014.

However, the county’s financial commitment to the handibus is capped at $19,000.

“Lots of people use that service and it would be a shame to see it go,” he added.

In addition, Truckey said it’s time to start looking at cash reserves to plan for a new water tower. He noted the town’s water tower has been a hot topic for some time now, with several aged reports about leaking water.

He noted working the Westlock Foundation has been a big interest to him lately, and he’s eager to see progress with the health agreement and senior’s housing.

But a passion for the town is what keeps Truckey involved with both platforms; an option that he believes will undoubtedly serve both organizations for the best.

“I’ve lived here all my life and I plan to live here all my life,” he said. “I just think Westlock is a great place.”

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