By Mark Squibb
Aidan Costello proved Ferryland’s most popular candidate in this month’s municipal election, garnering the most votes out of the eight candidates.
“I’m glad to get back on council again, and glad to see the town put their trust back in me,” said Costello, “I’m quite happy.”
Former councillors Nathan Ryan, Keith Mooney, and Rudy Embury chose not to seek re-election.
Costello extended his thanks to the outgoing members.
“We did a lot of work in four years,” said Costello. “We received over $700,000 in new monies for various projects in those four years, Council worked hard for those new monies, and I would like to thank them for their hard work over the last four years.”
Costello said that, along with incumbent Arnold Furlong, he has confidence in the three newly minted councillors.
“I think we’ve got a really good new council,” said Costello.
The new councillors include former mayor Adrian Kavanagh, retired provincial government senior manager Steve Barnable, and construction supervisor Kevin Walsh.
Costello said the Town has undertaken a number of large projects in recent years, including harbourfront infrastructure and the drafting of a new climate adaption plan, both of which will remain a priority of council. Improvements to water infrastructure and roads will also remain a priority, he said.
Costello noted the previous council members, shortly after the 2021 election, drafted a four-year plan to guide them during this past term. He hopes the new council will do the same.
Aiden Costello
