COUNCILLOR HENDSBEE

Family and Education

Councillor David Hendsbee is a familiar face in District 2. Having attended the local elementary, junior and senior high schools, he went on to earn his Bachelor of Commerce degree from Saint Mary’s University. Councillor Hendsbee comes from a large family and understands the value of staying connected with family and friends. As a result, there are few meetings, events or community gatherings that occur without his participation.

Experience

Councillor Hendsbee has many years experience in politics, primarily at the municipal and provincial levels. In the past, he has served as a volunteer on several provincial and federal election campaigns. In addition to serving as Executive Assistant to a provincial Cabinet Minister, he spent four years as a Member of the Nova Scotia Legislative Assembly for the Constituency of Preston.

Positions

• 1993: Independent candidate for Provincial Constituency of Preston
• 1993 – 1996: Halifax County Councillor District 8: Preston -The Lakes
• 1996 – 1999: HRM Councillor District 3: Preston – Chezzetcook – Lawrencetown
• 1999 – 2003: Provincial MLA : Constituency of Preston
• 2003 – 2012: HRM Councillor District 3: Preston – Chezzetcook – Lawrencetown
• 2008 – 2009: HRM Deputy Mayor
• 2012 -2024:  HRM Councillor District 2: Preston – Chezzetcook – Eastern Shore

Anyone who knows Councillor Hendsbee will tell you that he has a history of putting constituents first, whiling remaining fair and non-partisan. He is an elected official who works on your behalf, has a deep respect for the rules of democracy, and fully embraces the responsibilities of being a Municipal Councillor.

Commitment

As the only candidate for Councillor with extensive community, municipal, and provincial experience, it is imperative to be knowledgeable about the complex issues and diverse concerns that face all of the communities in our unique rural district. I will continue to work hard with constituents and community organizations in identifying needs and concerns and promoting local goals and projects. I commit to continuing my practice of producing a monthly Councillor’s Communique newsletter that is regularly advertised in our local community newspaper “The Eastern Shore Cooperator” and having it posted on my own personal and City Hall web-sites. I will continue my community dialogue through social media tools such as Facebook & Twitter. It is important to keep you informed about local issues on HRM initiatives that could affect us in our communities throughout District 2. I also established a Councillor’s Office in the Musquodoboit Harbour Railway Museum as a central location to be more accessible to the district citizenry.

Dedication

I have the reputation of being very dedicated in showing support, attending and actively participating in many local committees, service clubs, community association board meetings, public functions, church suppers, and charitable fundraising events. Been a regular bingo caller and still an active volunteer worker at the Lake Echo Lions Club, I have often volunteered my services to other bingos and auctions for fund-raising efforts.

Expenses

Recorded Expenses as Councillor

Spanning 176 km from Lawrencetown and easterly to Ecum Secum, District 2 is by far the largest municipal district within HRM. In keeping with full accountability and transparency, the annual mileage claim expenses for Councillor Hendsbee are available for viewing on the City Hall Councillor’s District pages

Volunteer

Awards