Anthony Mahler, he was first elected to be the Pickstock Area Rep in 2020 - and actually won by default in 2025 - but the Minister of Tourism says he's just about had it with the current state of politics.
Mahler today suggested that this may just be his last term in politics.
Today, in a raw assessment of the state of things, Mahler explained that politics is difficult and it is getting much harder - leading him to a terminal conclusion:
Anthony Mahler, Minister of Tourism
"This takes a toll on you, you know. This takes a toll on you. Before I came here, I saw about seventy-five people at my office, and the needs are getting great. Social media has created a different expectation on people, and so it takes a toll on you to try to find the resources to help everybody or as many people as possible."
Reporter
"You're saying politics has become more difficult."
Anthony Mahler, Minister of Tourism
"It has. In fact, I spoke to somebody close to right honorable Said Musa, and he said when the prime minister was the prime minister then, that right now, if you look at it, one year is equivalent to three years for them."
"So by the end of this term, I would have done 30. So that's a long time."
Reporter
"Are you giving that serious thought to retire? Like, could this be your last term?"
Anthony Mahler, Minister of Tourism
"Yeah, it could be. And I'm saying it to the nation."
