Holman seeking Summerside’s Ward 4 council seat
Peter Holman has announced his intention to seek a Summerside City Council seat in the upcoming municipal election. Holman intends to run in Ward 4, Clifton – Market. Holman and his wife, Anne, live in the ward, on Beaver Street, and he grew up in that area of the city. He served one previous term as a city councillor, representing Ward 3, Summerside – North, from 2010 to 2014, when he was unseated by current councillor Gordie Whitlock. Holman said he was prompted to seek another term on council after being approached by a number of residents of the area to do so. He said he also feels he still has a lot to contribute to the community as a councillor. “I have a wealth of knowledge and experience to offer the residents of Ward 4, having spent 40-plus years in the financial industry,” he said. “I will lobby hard to ensure the best interests of the ward as well as the city are favourable for all residents.” In addition to his previous council experience, Holman is also an avid volunteer in the community, especially in projects pertaining to seniors and of historical importance. Some of his affiliations include: serving as the past-president of the Summerside and Area Historical Society, as co-chairman of the city’s Age Friendly city initiative, a board member of the East Prince Seniors Initiative and a committee member of the city’s Urban Core Development Plan. Holman sees a number of important issues he would like to work on as a councillor, some of which include: seniors’ housing, carbon taxes, expanding the city’s energy file (especially solar energy), the costs of policing, securing a new fire hall and user fees for city amenities. Ward 4 is currently held by Coun. Brent Gallant, who is vacating the seat to run for mayor. Others who have announced their candidacy for the ward include Murray Morrison, Cory Snow, David Griffin and Robbie Burt. P.E.I.’s next municipal election is scheduled for Nov. 5. Potential candidates have until 2 p.m. on Oct. 19 to submit their nomination papers to Elections P.E.I.