File #: 15-A-122    Version: Name:
Type: Student/Mayor Item Status: Received
File created: 11/3/2015 In control: City Council
On agenda: 11/9/2015 Final action: 11/9/2015
Title: COMMENTS FROM OUTGOING STUDENT MAYORS Benjamin Mew of Emma King Elementary School thanked Mayor Lehman and members of Council for being appointed as Student Mayor. He noted that he had learned about important issues facing the City of Barrie, including the secondary school proposal, the heritage neighbourhood plan and the Municipal Sponsorship Program. He expressed his appreciation of Council's interest and attention to those matters. He observed that the City Council is an exciting place from a lively delegation of German students, bagpipers and a tale of the lifesaving rescue by Barrie Fire and Emergency Service. He noted that Mayor Lehman does an excellent job of chairing the meetings and keeping residents of Barrie involved and aware of the agenda. In closing, Benjamin again thanked members of Council for the opportunity. Tamara Harasym of St. Peter's Catholic Secondary School indicated that she was very grateful for being selected by her school to serve as Student Mayor...

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COMMENTS FROM OUTGOING STUDENT MAYORS

 

Benjamin Mew of Emma King Elementary School thanked Mayor Lehman and members of Council for being appointed as Student Mayor.  He noted that he had learned about important issues facing the City of Barrie, including the secondary school proposal, the heritage neighbourhood plan and the Municipal Sponsorship Program.  He expressed his appreciation of Council’s interest and attention to those matters.  He observed that the City Council is an exciting place from a lively delegation of German students, bagpipers and a tale of the lifesaving rescue by Barrie Fire and Emergency Service.  He noted that Mayor Lehman does an excellent job of chairing the meetings and keeping residents of Barrie involved and aware of the agenda.  In closing, Benjamin again thanked members of Council for the opportunity.

 

Tamara Harasym of St. Peter’s Catholic Secondary School indicated that she was very grateful for being selected by her school to serve as Student Mayor. She commented that it was an insightful learning opportunity and that she observed the dedication of all members of City Council and the commitment that they have to making Barrie a wonderful living environment and a truly fantastic community.  She noted that some of the topics of interest to her included the issue of the new high school to be built and the presentations provided. Ms. Harasym thanked the City of Barrie for welcoming her into the City Council and for giving her the opportunity to serve as Student Mayor.  Ms. Harasym thanked the Mayor and members of Council for all they do for the City.

 

Mayor Lehman thanked the Student Mayors for their remarks and presented Benjamin and Tamara with certificates in recognition of their term as Student Mayors.