For
Immediate Release
February 6, 2013
Today, at Regional
Council, Halton Hills Regional Councillor Clark Somerville announced his
intention to file to run for third Vice President of the Federation of Canadian
Municipalities (FCM). He received unanimous
support from Regional Council. Councillor Somerville has served as a Board member for
FCM for 5 years and is one of 11 elected to serve Ontario. He has served on the
rural forum, and committees dealing with Infrastructure, Finance, Social Economic Development
and Intergovernmental
relations.
“Clark has been instrumental in advocating for Halton
and for the much needed funding for our projects,” commented Regional Chair
Gary Carr. “It’s because of the advocacy
efforts of Clark and Regional Council that we have been successful in receiving
funding for infrastructure and housing projects across Halton.”
“Clark has the advantage of a balanced perspective on
both rural and urban issues,” said Rick Bonnette, Mayor of Halton Hills. “If
elected, this will give a stronger voice to FCM about the needs of Canadian
communities.”
“After careful consideration and consultation with my
colleagues across Canada, I have decided to file my papers to run for third
Vice President of FCM,” said Regional Councillor Clark Somerville. “I am humbled by the support shown by
Regional Council, and am looking forward to this opportunity to better
represent Halton and advocate for our community’s needs.”
The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) is the
national voice of Canada’s municipalities, speaking for almost 2000 cities and
communities representing 90 per cent of Canada’s population. Its national Board
is comprised of municipal leaders from across Canada, and meets quarterly to
set policy priorities. The election will
take place at the FCM annual conference in June 2013.
The Regional Municipality of Halton serves more than 500,000 residents
in the City of Burlington, the Town of Halton Hills, the Town of Milton, and
the Town of Oakville. Halton Region is committed to meeting the needs of its
residents through the delivery of cost-effective, quality programs and
services, including water and wastewater; Regional roads and planning;
emergency medical services; waste management; public health; social assistance/Ontario
Works; children’s and seniors’ services; social/non-profit housing; heritage
programs; emergency management and economic development. For more information,
dial 311 or visit Halton Region’s website at www.halton.ca.
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Media Contact:
Senior Strategic Advisor
Office of the Regional Chair
905-825-6050
mabel.watt@halton.ca
