Harrison Hot Springs mayor resigns effective Monday

The mayor of a village in the Lower Mainland announced his resignation Monday, effective from the end of the day.

In a statement released on the village’s website, Harrison Hot Springs Mayor Ed Wood thanked both the corporate officer and chief financial officer for “their professionalism during our time together.”

“They have demonstrated integrity, respect, and accountability of which I hold strong to,” he added.

Wood ended by saying it “has been an honour to be your Mayor.”

Wood’s resignation comes after years of dysfunction at the municipality, with council meetings often descending into scenes of chaos.

CityNews has reached out to village councillors and the village for comment.

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