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FORMER LAWMAKER PRAISED – Dave Austin is seen in October 2012. He served on Whitehorse city council from 2000 to 2012.
Ex-councillor dies at 79
Former city councillor Dave Austin died of a neurological disease on July 11 at St. Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver.
Former city councillor Dave Austin died of a neurological disease on July 11 at St. Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver.
Mayor Laura Cabott paid tribute to Austin at the start of council’s meeting on Monday.
Austin served four consecutive terms on council from 2000 to 2012, Cabott noted.
“Not many councillors have served that length of time,” she noted.
“Dave was always focused on hearing from the public, working with the community and administration to do his best to serve the community.
“He was a true public servant,” Cabott said before passing on council’s condolences to Austin’s family.
She said many residents who have been here a long time knew Austin, and were aware of his accomplishments.
Austin lived in Whitehorse for 47 years. He was 79 years old.
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Comments (7)
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Juniper Jackson on Jul 26, 2022 at 7:49 am
All the thumbs down on nice comments about a dead person. Really?
Politician's are fair targets. They chose to sit in the kitchen, and they just take the heat. But this person has passed on, and it's bad karma to be so disrespectful. People said something nice about him that you don't agree with.. Just scroll on by.
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Arthur Mitchell on Jul 21, 2022 at 9:38 pm
I dealt with Dave in the 1990’s when he served as the late Mickey Fisher’s executive assistant, and also in his capacity as a City Councillor. He was always straight forward to work with and a lot of fun to be with. Dave will be missed. My condolences to Elaine and family.
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Groucho d'North on Jul 21, 2022 at 9:36 am
Dave contributed much to Whitehorse over the years and will be missed. Condolences to Elaine, his family and friends
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Simon on Jul 20, 2022 at 5:48 pm
I agree with Juniper. Dave was a sweet guy. Patient, friendly, funny and always willing to help. I'll miss him.
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David Sloan on Jul 20, 2022 at 5:40 pm
One of the great things about serving in public life was the opportunity to work with dedicated public servants, despite their political orientation. Dave Austin was one of those, a tireless advocate for the City of Whitehorse.
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Ben&Suzanne Labelle on Jul 20, 2022 at 4:46 pm
Our deepest condolences Elaine & to Austin'family
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Juniper Jackson on Jul 20, 2022 at 4:07 pm
Dave was such a nice guy. R.I.P. My condolences from the heart, to family and friends.