My first and last term as Mayor began in January, 2020 and ended in January 2024. In June, 2023, I was diagnosed with colorectal cancer and chose not to run for a second term. Fighting cancer is both a journey and a distinct process. As circumstances have played out, my decision was the correct one. At this stage, I have completed all radiation and chemo. I am scheduled to have an operation to remove such cancer as remains in mid March off this year.
So, what is a recently retired to do? I have always enjoyed writing and since I will have a good six to eight weeks recovery period, the timing seems right.
I will write about the experiences of being a small town Mayor in articles to come.