Hundreds gathered at the Halifax Convention Centre for Mayor Mike Savage’s last State of The Municipality address.
Sixty-three-year-old Savage, who has served for three terms, announced he would not be reoffering in February.
At Thursday’s event, he reflected on his 12 years at the helm of the city and discussed the city’s growth and future.
Regional councillors took to social media to praise and thank Savage.
Councillor Tony Mancini posted on X, calling him the “best mayor in living memory.”
Mancini added that Savage is “leaving our Municipality in better shape than when he first took the job.”
The next municipal vote is set for this October.
Today we celebrated Major Savage at 2024 State of the Municipality. Your dedication & support have made you one of our biggest champions. Thank you for years of service to our industry. You're always welcome here & we will forever consider you a part of our team!
— HfxConventionCentre (@hfxconventions) April 25, 2024
📸Milos Tosic pic.twitter.com/bhUhbtlYBZ
Mayor @MikeSavageHFX’s final State of the Municipality address was reflective, insightful, and inspiring.
— Darren Fisher (@DarrenFisherNS) April 25, 2024
Thank you for everything, Mike. 💚#HFXMayor pic.twitter.com/Nwxhbu8RGC
An amazing final State of the Municipality speech by Mayor Mike Savage, Halifax's best Mayor in living memory. You are leaving our Municipality in better shape than when you first took the job. I am proud to call you a friend. pic.twitter.com/3G4w1jPUWD
— Councillor Tony Mancini (@TonyMancini_NS) April 25, 2024
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