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Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Jim's gracious letter









Jim Fenton, (ex) candidate for Environment Southland council writes in today's Letters column:

Nomination withdrawn


Apologies. With an unfortunate rush of blood to the head I decided to stand for a fourth term as a councillor on Environment Southland. Unsurprisingly, my family and friends have since questioned whether, in my twilight years, I would be physically able to do justice to this position if I was re-elected to the council. On consideration I cannot but agree with them and accordingly I have withdrawn my nomination. With nearly 30 years of local body service I would like to express my appreciation to the many voters who have shown their confidence in me over this period of time.

Jim Fenton, Invercargill



That's a very gracious letter and well writ Jim.
 
Now we are 13.

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Do you feel physically up to the challenge?

robertguyton said...

I reckon I could have taken on Jim!
(On a good day!)
Spent the day digging holes for apple trees so I won't take him on tonight but by tomorrow I'll be fighting fit!