An aspiring young politician was in attendance at this week’s Paradise council meeting. Chase Marie is the youth representative for the District of Topsail – Paradise. Though it wasn’t on the agenda, Marie was called forward to speak to council and the public. “I’ve been following politics, I’d say, since the fourth grade, when I was nine years old,” said Marie. “Since then, my knowledge of the topics regarding provincial, municipal, and federal politics has definitely gotten a bit better,” Marie quipped. He said he intends to join the Youth Parliament next year and would consider participating in a federal youth parliament. When Mayor Dan Bobbett suggested that he put his name forward for nomination to council in a few years, Marie, without missing a beat, said he would. From left are councillor Patrick Martin, councillor Larry Vaters, Deputy Mayor Kimberely Street, District of Topsail Paradise youth representative Chase Marie, Mayor Dan Bobbett, councillor Tommy Maher, and councillor Deborah Quilty. Mark Squibb photo
