Basil Stewart, who served as Summerside mayor for more than 30 years prior to 2022, has announced his intention to run for mayor again in the November municipal elections. Photo by Meoshe Thompson /ContributedArticle contentAfter Summerside Mayor Dan Kutcher announced that he will not be seeking re-election this fall, the first candidate has put his name forward for mayor of Summerside. And it’s a familiar name.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentIn a Facebook post on Aug. 17, Basil Stewart announced his intention to run for mayor.Article contentArticle contentIt’s a position he has held before, since before the city’s amalgamation. Stewart first became mayor in 1985 and held the seat until being defeated by Bill Martin in the 2014 election, and then again from 2018 to 2022 with Kutcher’s election.Article contentArticle content“It’s a big decision, but I do believe I have the experience, time and energy to do the job,” Stewart wrote. “As mentioned, there is no expiry date on experience. I am not a one issue candidate. I like to drive the car looking through the windshield, not the rear view mirror.”Article contentStewart’s announcement mentioned that he values working with all levels of government to get things done.Article content“I think our ‘team’ got all of the things / projects that are in place and benefited Summerside greatly,” he wrote. “Most of our infrastructure projects are in place as a result of the above mentioned efforts.Article contentHe added that he will share his ideas for the city and what he would like to work with council on, at some point in the near future.Article content“I will state clearly now that I will make only one promise and that is to work hard for all citizens, and I know I can keep that promise,” he wrote.Article contentAttempts to reach Stewart for an interview were not successful.Article contentThe municipal election will take place Nov. 2.Article content
Basil Stewart enters Summerside mayoral race ahead of municipal election
