McAleer to run for Durham Youth Chair
It’s a brief retirement for Kurtis McAleer. The Former Youth Mayor announced today that he will be seeking the Chair of the new Durham Youth Council which meets in October for the first time.
McAleer, who just retired from the Ajax Youth Council in early August, said he was convinced because no one else had the experience to Chair the new Youth Council.
“After speaking with the majority of appointees to Durham Youth Council, I realized that most don’t have the experience that I do in the Chair’s position. I had to be convinced by some people but I didn’t have to think too hard about returning.” Said McAleer
McAleer said he expects he will be easily appointed as Chair but said he welcomes anyone wishing to challenge him.
“I’m sure I’ll be able to get the votes but I’d be happy to face a challenge.” Said McAleer
McAleer said that he will only serve as Chair as long as needed.
“I don’t intend on serving more than one term. I hope that I can help build this organization then move on.” Said McAleer
The Inaugural Meeting of the Durham Youth Council will be taking place in October.
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Friday, August 12, 2011
McAleer Retires as Youth Mayor
Youth Mayor, Kurtis McAleer announced today that he will be stepping aside as Youth Mayor to focus on his education.
“It’s been an honour to serve our youth since 2009, this has been an experience I’ll never forget.” Said McAleer during his speech to Youth Council.
McAleer, who founded the Youth Council in 2009 has been re-elected 3 times and most recently won re-election with 78% of the vote.
Before his time on Youth Council, McAleer served as a Member of Youth Parliament, Youth Cabinet Minister and as Leader of the Canadian Youth Assembly Progressive Conservatives.
Yesterday, at an in-camera meeting, McAleer announced his retirement. Youth Council also voted to appoint Krystal Doggrell as the new Youth Mayor over veteran Deputy Youth Mayor, Robert Doggrell and popular Deputy Youth Mayor, Carly Lambe.
“I am proud to have served with him and honoured that I will be taking over for him as Youth Mayor.” Said Doggrell
Doggrell said her first move as Youth Mayor will be to review the committee structure of Youth Council.
“We need to reduce our committees. We currently have 5 committees which is too many in my eyes.” Said Doggrell
Youth Councillors Harper, Shorts, Carriere & Anike support Doggrell’s appointment while Lambe & R. Doggrell supported the appointment of Carly Lambe as Youth Mayor.
Doggrell has asked McAleer to serve as her senior advisor. He is expected to take on the new role.
“It’s been an honour to serve our youth since 2009, this has been an experience I’ll never forget.” Said McAleer during his speech to Youth Council.
McAleer, who founded the Youth Council in 2009 has been re-elected 3 times and most recently won re-election with 78% of the vote.
Before his time on Youth Council, McAleer served as a Member of Youth Parliament, Youth Cabinet Minister and as Leader of the Canadian Youth Assembly Progressive Conservatives.
Yesterday, at an in-camera meeting, McAleer announced his retirement. Youth Council also voted to appoint Krystal Doggrell as the new Youth Mayor over veteran Deputy Youth Mayor, Robert Doggrell and popular Deputy Youth Mayor, Carly Lambe.
“I am proud to have served with him and honoured that I will be taking over for him as Youth Mayor.” Said Doggrell
Doggrell said her first move as Youth Mayor will be to review the committee structure of Youth Council.
“We need to reduce our committees. We currently have 5 committees which is too many in my eyes.” Said Doggrell
Youth Councillors Harper, Shorts, Carriere & Anike support Doggrell’s appointment while Lambe & R. Doggrell supported the appointment of Carly Lambe as Youth Mayor.
Doggrell has asked McAleer to serve as her senior advisor. He is expected to take on the new role.
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