Norfolk Coun. Mike Columbus won't seek re-election after 40 years in local politics

Norfolk Coun. Mike Columbus won't seek re-election after 40 years in local politics

Coun. Mike Columbus, Norfolk County’s elder statesman who has served as a municipal politician for 40 years, took his colleagues by surprise on Tuesday when he announced he won’t be seeking re-election in October.

Longtime Norfolk councillor Mike Columbus will not seek re‑election in Ward 3

Delhi will have a new representative at Norfolk County Council following an announcement from longtime councillor Mike Columbus. https://media-cdn.socastsrm.com/wordpress/wp-content/blogs.dir/776/files/2026/05/columbus-1.mp3 Columbus has served as the Delhi councillor since Norfolk County council was first formed and felt this was the right time to step away, thanking the community for their support over the years. https://media-cdn.socastsrm.c…