Launceston’s longest serving mayor will recontest his position at the upcoming local government elections.
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Albert van Zetten announced his plan to stand for the position of mayor on Friday.
“I really believe that stability is important and after many conversations I realised I still had passion,” he said.
Alderman van Zetten has been Launceston’s mayor for nearly 11 years and has been in local government for 13 years.
He said he had made it his life’s purpose to serve the city of Launceston in any way possible.
While he said sometimes the mayoral position can “feel like you’re on your own” he had been heartened by a number of people who called and asked him to stand again.
“I have had phone calls from the business community, and from other aldermen, asking me to stand again.”
Alderman van Zetten will join Alderman Janie Finlay as announced candidates for the position of mayor.
An election for the City of Launceston council will be held in October.