City councillor George Regan standing down to concentrate on cancer battle
Long-serving Dundee Labour councillor George Regan is to stand down at this year's local government elections.
'The greatest honour' — Mr Regan is a long-time servant of Dundee.
- By Andrew Argo
- Published in the Courier : 09.02.12
- Published online : 09.02.12 @ 02.38pm
Mr Regan, a former housing convener who has represented the Douglas area for 20 years, said he had been battling cancer for some time.
He will stand down in May to spend more time recuperating with his family.
''I have decided to announce my retirement at the forthcoming council elections,'' he said. ''Representing my fellow Dundonians on the city council has been the greatest honour of my life.
''But as some people may know, I have been battling illness for some time now and that has to be the focus of all my energies. I am sorry that I will not be able to play an active part in Labour's campaign but am strongly backing my colleagues.''
Kevin Keenan, Labour group leader in Dundee, said: ''George has been a friend and colleague for many years and has worked tirelessly for the people of Dundee.
''George has campaigned locally and on an international stage at the United Nations on the issues he feels close to his heart. He was also instrumental in establishing Europe's first ever Good Neighbour Charter.
''I would like to thank George for his hard work, dedication and commitment to the Labour Party.''
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