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Saanich, BC – Saanich Mayor Dean Murdock took on the role of Mayor’s assistant as he and staff welcomed a new Mayor this morning! Weston Taiji, a grade 2 student from Saanich, served as Mayor for the Morning after winning Mayor and Council’s holiday card contest late last year.

“His Worship Weston” took part in a number of activities at Saanich Municipal Hall this morning, including:

• Creating a ‘chain of office’ out of Froot Loops
• Modelling his new hardware in Council Chambers
• Touring the Saanich Police and Fire stations – and some of their vehicles, of course!
• Meeting Parks staff working on the Hall grounds

And to round out his visit, Mayor Murdock presented Weston with the coveted “Candy Key to the District.”

“What a pleasure it was to welcome Weston and his family to the Municipal Hall. He did a great job as Mayor for the Morning, bringing a positive attitude and excellent decision-making skills to the table. This is on top of his great artistic skill, which we featured on our holiday card this past season. I have no doubt we will see this young man’s photo on the wall of Saanich Mayors in the not-too-distant future.”

Photo of Mayor Dean Murdock and Mayor for the Morning Weston Taiji getting down to serious business in Council Chambers.

 

Photo of Mayor for the Morning Weston Taiji getting a taste of adventure on a Saanich Police motorcycle.

 

Photo of Mayor Dean Murdock presenting the ‘Candy Key to the District’ to Mayor for the Morning Weston Taiji.

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