Collingwood Council has named Chris Carrier as its newest member.
He will fill the existing vacant Council seat for the remainder of the 2018-2022 Council Term.
The Town had received 14 applications for the position.
Chris Carrier served on Collingwood Council for four consecutive terms, from 1998 to 2010 as both a Councillor and as Mayor. When asked by Council what his priority would be for the next 6 – 8 months, Carrier said he will focus on the needs of the community. His Personal Statement of Qualification and Interest can be viewed here: https://www.collingwood.ca/council/elections.
“We are pleased to conduct a fair and transparent process for Council’s selection of the new Councillor including providing the public an opportunity to observe the proceedings. It is apparent we have a number of qualified and passionate individuals in our community,” says Clerk, Sara Almas. “We trust this energy will continue as we ramp up for nominations for the Municipal Election this October. Nominations open May 2nd, 2022.”
Collingwood Council names Chris Carrier as newest member of Council during the special meeting held Thursday March 10, 2022, filling the existing vacant Council seat for the remainder of the 2018-2022 Council Term.
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