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Rebekah Lawson thanked members of City Council for the opportunity to represent Barrie Central Collegiate as a Student Mayor. She stated that she observed City Council's decision making process and the responsibility that accompanies the decisions. Rebekah commented that she learned the importance of voting in order to have her voice represented. She noted the amount of discussion that goes into decision making.
Jason Gringrich thanked City Council for the opportunity to participate in the Student Mayor Program. He noted that his experience provided him with a satisfying taste of municipal politics and the confidence he needs to pursue his dream of becoming Mayor. Jason commented that he enjoyed visiting some of the City facilities and believes that the City uses its resources efficiently. He observed that being Mayor in ten years is now more important to him than being a Member of Parliament.
Mayor Lehman presented Rebekah and Jason with certificates commemorating their terms of office as Student Mayor and thanked them for their participation in the Student Mayor Program.