New Deputy Mayor: John Harvey
The City of Hamilton announced that Alderman John Harvey has accepted the position of Deputy Mayor.
Making the announcement was Mayor of Hamilton, Charles Gosling, who stated, “I am pleased to announce Alderman John Harvey, has agreed to step into the position of Deputy Mayor, following Mr. Glen Smith’s resignation last week. John will fill this role until the Municipal election in May.”
The Mayor continued, “Mr. Harvey has served as Alderman since 2009 and is the Chairman of the Property Committee and will continue in that role. I admireJohn’s consistent positive viewpoint and search for accommodation and obviously his counsel. On behalf of the Members of the Council, I thank John for agreeing to take on this additional position.”
Alderman John Harvey added, “I am pleased to serve as Deputy Mayor for the City of Hamilton and will continue to work to ensure Hamilton residents, businesses, workers and visitors have the best services possible.”
Mr. Harvey commenting:
On behalf of the Bermuda Hotel Association, I would like to thank and congratulate the Government for producing and presenting to Parliament the Green Paper on Gaming. Hotels in Bermuda have faced more than a decade of challenges and to add another amenity for hotel guest use and enjoyment that has proven to be an extra revenue earner in other jurisdictions will be welcomed by the properties that may be successful in having a gaming facility on their site. For other hotels, gaming would afford their guests the opportunity to participate in gaming should they wish to do so.