Well done, Andi!
The last two editions of Rye News (November 9 and 16) contained an update of the hard work and effort being undertaken for our town by the Mayor, Cllr Andi Rivett.
Andi is one of the most selfless hard-working incumbents of that position that Rye has had for a very long time. He seems to devote significant amounts of his own personal time and energy in working to support and promote the town. I’m not aware that he does this for any other reason than he sees his position as mayor of Rye a great privilege and honour. He really does seem to be a politician who genuinely cares and wants to give back to the local community he has been elected to serve.
I understand that it has been custom in recent times for the mayor to serve two years in office as determined by the other town councillors. By my reckoning, this means Andi must step back from his mayoral duties next May.
If he were to step down in May, I’m sure the many charities and local organisations that he works so tirelessly to support, plus the town itself will significantly miss his enthusiasm and dedication.
How can we persuade our town councillors to keep Andi in post as mayor for at least another year (assuming he wishes to do so)?
