David Laird moved to the Nicola Valley in 1982, spending 22 years in Merritt before moving to Area M of the TNRD at Nicola Ranch and Nicola Lake.
A general contractor for 25 years, David was elected to Merritt City Council in 1990 and served for nine years, before being elected Mayor in 2003, a role he was in for six years.
He was been on the TNRD board representing Merritt for six years and Area M for the past four years.
David is a member of Lions and Rotary Clubs and has been involved with Economic Development and Tourism Committees.
He will be acclaimed to another term as Area M Director.
