November 26, 2024

Council Elects New Deputy Reeve, Councillors Take on Division 2 Representation

(Rocky Mountain House, AB) – Councillor Gennifer Mehlhaff was sworn in as Deputy Reeve of Clearwater County at the regular Council meeting on November 26, 2024.

Councillor Mehlhaff was among two Councillors nominated for the position. The second was Councillor Bryan Cermak. After a secret ballot, Councillor Mehlhaff was named Deputy Reeve and she proceeded to take the official oath.

Former Deputy Reeve and Councillor for Division 2, Sydney Graham, tendered her resignation on November 17, 2024.

There will be no byelection.

Following a discussion at the November 26 Council meeting, Council determined that the Division 2 seat will remain vacant until the next municipal election in October of 2025.

In the absence of their Division 2 representative, residents are encouraged to contact any of the six Councillors who are committed and ready to address their concerns.

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Media Inquiries:

Clearwater County Communications

communications@clearwatercounty.ca

403-845-4444

View the full news release here.