Mayor Gerald Aalbers. File Photo
Lloydminster Mayor Gerald Aalbers is resolving to make his municipal election plans clear in January.
Aalbers says he and his family are set to reveal their plans on Jan. 18.
The next general election for mayor, councillors, and the public and Catholic school divisions will held on Nov. 13, 2024.
“I would ask you to stay tuned for January. There will be an announcement made by myself and my family about my plans going into 2024,” said Aalbers on Friday.
Aalbers said he is planning to hold a news conference at City Hall and invite members of the media and others to join him and hear his family’s thoughts and aspirations.
The announcement will precede a civic byelection on Feb. 13 to fill the seat of former councillor, Aaron Buckingham, who accepted the position of Lloydminster Fire Department Chief. All nominations for the council seat will be accepted before 4 p.m. on Jan 9.
Aalbers is currently serving his second term following his re-election by acclamation on Nov. 9, 2020.
He was first elected as mayor in 2016, defeating mayoral candidates Counc. Jason Whiting and returning candidate, Cheryl Ross.
Mayor Aalbers and his family have called Lloydminster home since 2005.
