It's not every day a mayor gets to take a backseat, but Saanich Mayor Dean Murdock did just that, knowing the municipality was in good hands for a few hours.

On Jan. 23, Murdock welcomed Grade 2 student Weston Taiji as B次元官网网址渕ayor for the morningB次元官网网址� after he won the mayor and councilB次元官网网址檚 holiday card contest last year.

Weston took part in various activities at the municipal hall, including creating a B次元官网网址榗hain of officeB次元官网网址� out of Froot Loops, visiting the council chambers, and touring Saanich police and fire stations. He also met with staff and received the coveted B次元官网网址渃andy key to the District.B次元官网网址�

Murdock noticed WestonB次元官网网址檚 enthusiasm and decision-making skills, saying he could see the young studentB次元官网网址檚 photo on the wall of Saanich mayors one day.

Police Chief Constable Dean Duthie had the pleasure of meeting with Weston. 

B次元官网网址淢ayor Weston, we were honoured to have you visit this morning,B次元官网网址� read a statement by Saanich Police. B次元官网网址淚t was our pleasure to show you around our department and give you the chance to inspect a few of our vehicles. Wishing you all the best!B次元官网网址�

Congratulations Weston Taiji on winning the Mayor and Council's holiday card contest, put on by , and becoming Mayor for the morning!
Mayor Weston, we were honoured to have you visit this morning and appreciate you making time to meet with Chief Duthie. It was ourB次元官网网址�

B次元官网网址� Saanich Police (@SaanichPolice)