Murray Skeels has decided one term as Bowen Island’s mayor is enough.

“I actually was retired, and then decided to run for mayor. I’ve done it for four years, don’t see any reason to keep on doing it. I could become an old man before I know it,” Skeels said. 

He becomes the 11th mayor in Metro Vancouver choosing not to seek re-election in October, joining the leaders of Vancouver, Surrey, the District and City of North Vancouver, the City of Langley, Port Coquitlam, Maple Ridge, Delta, White Rock and Belcarra. 

Skeels said he made the decision recently. 

“I don’t like going through