Profile
Bill Karsten was elected to Regional Council during the 2004 election to represent District 7, Portland - East Woodlawn approximate population 16,325.
Councillor Karsten has lived in District 7 for 25 years with his wife Muriel and his two daughters, Kerry and Meaghan.
He has a thirty-year business background in Sales, Marketing and Management. Most recently he spent twenty-two years as District Manager (Atlantic Canada) for Curtis Industries of Canada Ltd.
A dedicated volunteer, he has coached several Woodlawn Softball teams, organized local and provincial tournaments and has done extensive fundraising. He was an active member of the Canadian Cancer Society. His most recent volunteer efforts include serving as Vice President of Child Find Nova Scotia and on the Board of Directors of Child Find Canada.
Boards & Committees
Councillor Karsten currently serves as a member of the following HRM Boards and Committees:
- Alderney Landing Project (Term: Dec. 2008 - Nov. 2010)
- Audit Committee (Term: Dec. 2008 - Nov. 2010)
- Board of Police Commissioners (Dec. 2008 - Nov. 2010)
- CAO Review Committee (Term: Dec. 2008 - Nov. 2010)
- Halifax Regional Water Commission (Term: Dec. 2008 - March, 2009)
- Solid Waste/Resource Advisory Committee (Term: Dec. 2008 - Nov. 2010)
- Harbour East Community Council
- Nova Scotia Solid Waste- Resource Management
Regional Chairs Committee
Bill is serving District 7 as a full-time Councillor, and is available to residents to discuss any issues of concern.
Contact Information
You can contact Councillor Karsten at the Councillors' Support office, or by any of the following means:
Councillor Bill Karsten
23 Carlson Court
Dartmouth, NS B2W 5X6
Work:
(902)490-7032
Cell:
(902)476-1855
Fax:
(902)490-5482
Email:
karsteb[at]halifax.ca
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