Sask. mayor reflects on 18 years of service in municipal government [Video]

Citizens in Melville will be voting for a new local leader come fall, as their long-time Mayor Walter Streelasky has decided not to run again.

“I have enjoyed my stay at city council very much. We have a wonderful staff here, but it’s time for someone else,” Streelasky said, referring to his 24 years on council.

Before becoming the city’s mayor 18 years ago in 2006, Streelasky served as a town councillor for two terms.

Originally, he relocated with his family to Melville for work in education and stayed because of the people in the community, he said.

“A highlight of my 24 years was having that opportunity to work for my community, that’s a wonderful opportunity,” he expressed.

“I always thank the citizens. They were the ones that supported me, had faith in me, believed in me and that was so gratifying. I work [and] live in a wonderful …