THE City of Georgetown has lost a strong crusader, said the Mayor and City Council as it reacts to the passing of former Georgetown Mayor Compton Young.
Young served as mayor from 1990 to 1994.

The M&CC said that during his tenure, Young 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. 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,” the statement said.

According to the statement, the councillors said despite being elected mayor with the ticket of a political party, 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,” the statement concluded.