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Pelee Island Mayor Rick Masse won't seek re-election

Pelee Island Mayor Rick Masse said he will not seek re-election next term.

Masse made the announcement at a council meeting Monday night

Pelee Island Mayor Rick Masse said he will not seek re-election in the fall. (Tom Addison/CBC)

Pelee Island Mayor Rick Masse said he will not seek re-election next term.

Masse made the announcement at Monday night's council meeting.

"I think it's time to move on to do something else," said Masse.

He also said he has family he needs to take care of.

Masse said his biggest issue has been shoreline protection, which he plans to continue to fight for until histerm ends in the fall.

"There's always going to be challenges in this community," he said. "Hopefully, we'll be successful in trying to getsomefunding so we can beef up our shoreline."

Masse hasbeen mayor of the small municipality for 12 years, and isn't sure who may be interested in the position next.

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