City of Barrie - File #: 19-A-026

• File #: 19-A-026
• Version: 2
• Type: Deputation
• Status: To Be Introduced
• File created: 3/21/2019
• In control: City Council
• On agenda: 3/25/2019
• Final action: 3/25/2019
• Title: COMMENTS FROM OUTGOING STUDENT MAYOR(S): Mason Cooper of Portage View Public School provided comments on his term as Student Mayor. He thanked his teachers and students at Portage View Public School for electing him as Student Mayor. Mason highlighted several visits to City facilities including Fire Station No. 1, the Landfill and Barrie Police Headquarters. In closing, Mason noted that his experience as Student Mayor was an eye opener on how local municipal government functions and is so diverse. He commented that he felt the City was in great hands and that he was thankful for the opportunity and experience. Matthew Crank of St. Monica's Catholic School expressed his gratitude for being elected as Student Mayor. He commented on how the matters considered by Council affect the daily lives of residents, including the opioid issues, planning matters and budget. He noted that he found it interesting to see how different perspectives influence the decision making process. Matth...

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COMMENTS FROM OUTGOING STUDENT MAYOR(S):

Mason Cooper of Portage View Public School provided comments on his term as Student Mayor.  He thanked his teachers and students at Portage View Public School for electing him as Student Mayor.  Mason highlighted several visits to City facilities including Fire Station No. 1, the Landfill and Barrie Police Headquarters.  In closing, Mason noted that his experience as Student Mayor was an eye opener on how local municipal government functions and is so diverse.  He commented that he felt the City was in great hands and that he was thankful for the opportunity and experience.

Matthew Crank of St. Monica’s Catholic School expressed his gratitude for being elected as Student Mayor.  He commented on how the matters considered by Council affect the daily lives of residents, including the opioid issues, planning matters and budget.  He noted that he found it interesting to see how different perspectives influence the decision making process.  Matthew indicated that before becoming Student Mayor, he did not realize what a wide spread issue the Opioid Crisis was.  Matthew noted that the community needs to appreciate how City Council approaches issues with respect and balance.  In closing, Matthew commented on the interesting presentations provided to Council and that he has a deeper and amazing understanding of municipal politics.