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Deputy Mayor Bill Karsten was elected to Regional Council in 2004 to represent District 7, Portland - East Woodlawn and re-elected by acclamation in 2008. In November 2011, his peers on Council elected him to a one-year term as Deputy Mayor.
Deputy Mayor Karsten and his wife, Muriel, have lived in District 7 for over 30 years. He has 30 years of business experience in sales, marketing and management, including 22 years as District Manager (Atlantic Canada) for Curtis Industries of Canada Ltd.
A dedicated volunteer, Deputy Mayor Karsten has worked extensively with Woodlawn minor softball, organized local and provincial tournaments and 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
Deputy Mayor Karsten currently serves as a member of the following HRM Boards and Committees:
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Administrative Standing Committee - Vice Chair
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Audit & Finance Standing Committee
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FCM 2011 Conference Council Advisory Committee
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Harbour East Community Council
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Trade Centre Ltd.
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