A Halifax councillor says he's no longer facing impaired driving charges.

Reg Rankin, the councillor for Timberlea-Beechville-Clayton Park West​, says the charges were dropped Tuesday morning in provincial court.

He had pleaded not guilty.

When CBC News called him for a comment, Rankin said he appreciated the interest and was satisfied with the outcome.

Rankin was arrested for impaired driving after a car struck his house in Timberlea in March 2014. According to property records, the house belongs to Rankin and his wife.

He was charged with impaired driving and failing a breathalyzer, and subsequently took a two-month long, paid leave of absence from his duties on Halifax regional council.

More than four years ago, Rankin took another leave of absence from Halifax regional council to seek professional help and medical treatment. The reason was not disclosed.