Councillor David Hendsbee
District 3

Preston-Lawrencetown-Chezzetcook

Current News/Events

Effective February 1, 2010:  Preston - Porters Lake - Grand Desert Community Transit Service Schedule Changes

In response to the online and onboard passenger surveys conducted in fall 2009, the following schedule adjustments will be implemented beginning Monday, February 1, 2010.

Note that both the am and pm trips have been adjusted, while no additional trips have been added.

Preston - Porters Lake - Grand Desert Community Transit Schedule

For additional information, please contact the HRM Call Centre at

490-4000.

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Profile

A Solid Track Record of Political Involvement

Councillor David Hendsbee is a familiar face in District 3; having attended the local elementary, junior and senior high schools. He then 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; therefore there are few meetings, events or community gatherings that occur without his participation.

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

Municipally, Councillor Hendsbee has over a decade of experience as a Councillor. He has spent the past five years as Halifax Regional Municipality Councillor for District 3, and from 1993 to 1999 as a Halifax County Councillor for District 8 - Preston - The Lakes.  He served as Deputy Mayor from November 2008 to November 2009.

Councillor Hendsbee lives in Westphal with his wife, Susan Goodyer.

Boards & Committees

Councillor Hendsbee serves on the following committees:

• Active Transportation Advisory Committee - (Term: Dec. 2008 - Nov. 2010)
• CAO Review Committee (Deputy Mayor)
• Regional Plan Advisory Committee (Vice-Chair) (Exp. Nov. 2009)
• Community & Race Relations Advisory Committee (Exp. Nov. 2009)
• Emegency Measures Advisory Committee (Deputy Mayor)
• Facility Master Plan Steering Committee*
• HRM Tax Reform Committee (Ad hoc)
• HRM Marketing Levy Working Committee (AdHoc)*
• Halifax/Dartmouth Bridge Commission (Term: March, 2009 - April, 2009)
• Mobile Home Park Advisory Committee (Exp. July, 2009)
• Private Roads Committee (Term: Dec. 2008 - Nov. 2010)

He is also the Chair of the Marine Drive, Valley and Canal Community Council.

Contact Information

You can contact Councillor Hendsbee at the Councillors' Support office or by any of the following means:

Mail:
Councillor David Hendsbee
1 Chamberlain Drive
Westphal, NS
B2Z 1B1

Work:
(902)829-2465

Cell:
(902)483-0705

Fax:
(902)829-3620

Email:david.hendsbee[at]halifax.ca or david@hendsbee.ns.ca

Web:  www.hendsbee.ns.ca