Harv Schroeder is looking forward to his new role as Mayor for the Town of Altona. He was acclaimed to the top job last week after no other candidates stepped forward.
"It's a humbling feeling that the ratepayers of this community have allowed me to be the Mayor, and I'm looking forward to a busy four years," said Schroeder. "It's an honour to be able to sit in that chair and see the town move forward."
He was asked if the weight of the role had hit him yet, three days after he was acclaimed.
"I understand the responsibilities of that position. I think once we get into the mud if you want to call it that, there will be times that will be stressful but that comes with the job," explained Schroeder, noting he feels if the team works together it'll be hard not to get things done.
With only two incumbents vying for a council seat in Altona this election, the community's next municipal government will look quite different. In total, there are 8 candidates for council on the ballot.
One of Schroeder's first tasks as Mayor will be to incorporate all of those new and different perspectives into the fold.
"I think I know everybody, but definitely people will focus on some of the issues they've seen and want to address," he said. "They will bring those things forward, and that's how we get things done around the table."
Schroeder will take office following the October 26th election.