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PRESENTATION OF COUNCIL SERVICE AWARDS TO COUNCILLOR LYNN STRACHAN, COUNCILLOR BRIAN JACKSON AND COUNCILLOR ALEX NUTTALL
Mayor Lehman recognized the accomplishments of the three outgoing members of Council and he displayed a video of Councillors Strachan, Jackson and Nuttall's campaign clips for each of their first terms on Council.
Mayor Lehman recognized Councillor Lynn Strachan for her efforts and achievements during her three terms as a member of Council representing Wards 5 and 2. He commented that Councillor Strachan is a fearless advocate and not afraid to speak her mind. Mayor Lehman noted that being in her mid-30's and sitting on Council for 11 years is quite an achievement.
Mayor Lehman presented Councillor Strachan with a picture from the "Visibly Unseen" collection and a Bike Route street sign representing her advocacy for Active Transportation.
Mayor Lehman recognized Councillor Brian Jackson for his efforts and the years of experience he brought to the Council table. Mayor Lehman thanked Councillor Jackson for his guidance and the confidence he had in him as a young mayor. He provided highlights from Councillor Jackson's political career, including being Mayor of Innisfil. He noted how fortunate the City of Barrie was to have Councillor Jackson as part of its Council and that he would be sorely missed.
Mayor Lehman presented Councillor Jackson with a copy of the official 125th anniversary map of the City of Barrie illustrating the community in both 1853 and 1978, a street sign Traffic Calmed Neighbourhood representing his efforts related to traffic calming initiatives in his ward, and a variegated clivia plant.
Mayor Lehman recognized Councillor Alex Nuttall noting he was the youngest Councillor elected in the City of Barrie. He commented that Councillor Nuttall works in the financial industry and brought this expertise to the table. He highlighted Councillor Nuttall's advocacy for Ward 10 residents, his charitable wo...
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