Honouring Bruce Smith
Westland District Council Elected Members, staff and public attendees observed a minute silence at the beginning of September’s Council meeting to honour the life of previous Westland Mayor Bruce Smith (Mayor 2016 – 2022).
Her Worship the Mayor, Councillors and staff thanked him for his service to the Westland District and his many contributions to the wider community.
Bruce was a passionate advocate for Westland and the wider West Coast and led the district with a vision to build a strong economy and make Westland a place that people wanted live.
Mayor Helen Lash says, “Bruce embraced his role as Mayor of Westland District with the greatest of enthusiasm, and passion. Never one to shy away from the hard topics or issues, Bruce championed many a pathway during his time as Mayor.
He will be remembered as an immensely proud man, driven for the betterment of the coast and its’ people.”
Her Worship the Mayor laid the Mayoral Chains on the table, followed by Cr Neale with red roses. All Councillors and staff attending wore red roses in honour of the life of Bruce Smith.
