Blair returned from his leave of absence to chair Wollaston's Nov. 22 council meeting. He said later in a statement he intends to chair future meetings. 

“I intend to chair future meetings but will do so or not as advised by the health care professionals I have been consulting,” said Blair. “As you know, Wollaston's council consists of five members — reeve deputy reeve and three councillors. I feel that our constituents deserve full representation where possible. In addition, there are some important issues at hand initiating discussions that I feel the need to be a part of.”

Blair took a leave of absence following drinking and driving charges in early October. Both cases remain in court. None of the charges have been proven.