Mayor Compton Young was passionate about restoring Georgetown to its pristine state

Mar 18, 2018 Letters

Dear Editor
It is with profound sadness that the Mayor and Councillors of the City of Georgetown acknowledges the passing of former Mayor of Georgetown, Mr. Compton Young. Mr. Young served as Mayor of the nation’s capital from 1990 to 1994. In his mayoralty, he encouraged citizens to improve the aesthetics of their local communities and to take responsibility for the physical condition of their neighbourhoods. He was particularly passionate about restoring Georgetown to its pristine state which earned it the reputation as the “Garden City”. Even after he left City Hall, the late Mr. Young remained unswervingly committed to the vision of a clean, green and healthy city.
Citizens of Georgetown have lost a strong civic crusader with the death of Mr. Young.
Mr. Young will be long remembered as a visionary city leader and for his good works and wisdom, said Mayor, Patricia Chase-Green and other former city Councillors, who worked and served with him at the Georgetown Municipality. They said despite being elected mayor with the ticket of a political party, the late Mr. Compton Young managed the City Council rising above partisan politics and thus became a true city father and change-maker, of the City.
The Council remains grateful for the precious time and invaluable service he gave to the City of Georgetown.
The Mayor and City Council extends sincere condolences to his grieving relatives and those, who loved and cared for him. May his soul rest in peace.

Royston King
Town Clerk
City of Georgetown

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