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Blind River mayor announces January public information meeting

Thanked previous council, city staff for hard work
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Sally Hagman file photo. Kris Svela for ElliotLakeToday

Blind River Mayor Sally Hagman took the opportunity at council’s last meeting of 2018 to thank the work done by previous council members, staff and residents on behalf of the community. The mayor also announced a public information meeting to be held in mid-January.

“This is the last council meeting of the year as well as the second meeting for your new council. I thought it was time to reflect and give thank-you to previous council and particular to (former mayor) Sue Jensen and (councillor/deputy mayor) Ken Kennedy for a combined total of 43 years of service that you have given to our community,” Mayor Hagman said. “To the town staff for ensuring that our town is safe and our needs are met. To the volunteers on all our committees and at this time of year specifically the volunteers who work at food bank as well as those who are working diligently on the Christmas baskets so there are special treats for those who otherwise would not have these over the holidays.”

The mayor also gave thanks to Cameco “for donating over $250,000 in goods and services in order to assist Blind River to be a place where people want to live, want to work and want to play.”

The mayor acknowledged the work done by local businesses and “the commitment you have made to all of us.” She also acknowledged the work done by Mississauga First Nation and the Town of the North Shore.

She said council is prepared to work on a new strategic plan in 2019.

Mayor Hagman also announced at the end of Monday evening’s council meeting that the town will host a public information session on Jan. 15, 2019 to keep residents up-to-date on work being done by council. Residents will have an opportunity to give written concerns and comments in what is being termed an “event of education.” Mayor Hagman vowed to hold twice-annual public meetings as part of her campaign platform during the municipal election.

The sessions will be held at the community centre from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m. for residents to gain information on town services and operations.

The mayor noted issues that will be dealt with at the public meetings will be posted on the Blind River website. She said a second public meeting is set for July.

“I hope this event is well publicized since the ratepayers in our community are interested in attending the sessions that we have a good turnout at both,” Councillor Steve Wells said.



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