Al Jellicoe (far right) shakes hands with Carrot River Valley MLA Fred Bradshaw. (File Photo/northeastNOW staff)

By Mat Barrett

Tisdale Election

Jellicoe looking for third and final term as mayor of Tisdale

Oct 7, 2020 | 3:28 PM

Editor’s Note: Following the publication of this story and closure of the nomination period, there were no nomination papers submitted to challenge Jellicoe. He wins the election by acclamation.

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Tisdale’s mayor is looking for one more term at the helm.

Al Jellicoe was first elected mayor in 2012 and again in 2016. He said he’s got the time to fulfill the position and wants to continue for another four years.

“There are still a few things I’d like to see finished,” Jellicoe told northeastNOW. “I thought well, one more term and that’ll be it.”

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Over his eight years as mayor, Jellicoe has seen the Town of Tisdale grow a great deal, noticeably with adding Buy Low Foods, and the expansion of the Beeland Co-op Food Store. Jellicoe added a few projects that stick out to him include the sewer lift station in town, and developing land on the west side of town.

Jellicoe said it’s been an enjoyable time as mayor.

“I get working with the town staff, and just talking with people about what’s going on, and trying to get things working,” Jellicoe said. “It’s been good, I’ve enjoyed it.”

If elected again, Jellicoe has a few projects that are top of mind. He wants to see a few more roads get paved once water lines are replaced there, and hopefully to bring composting to the town.

“We need a few more businesses, a few more people in town,” he said. “Just to make everything work that much better.”

Meanwhile, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to play a role in businesses, elections, and general day-to-day life. Jellicoe said businesses in Tisdale have had to adjust, financially and otherwise. He said they’ve done a good job in doing so and that they will recover.

Jellicoe said the same is true with the town itself.

“With a little help from the provincial and federal governments,” he said. “Yeah, from a financial perspective, we’re going to come out ok I think.”

Jellicoe added there were a number of council members that have decided not to run again, and that it will take a bit of time to get comfortable with his new councillors, but he’s excited to work with them.

Voters head to the polls on Nov. 9.

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