REACH OUT TO YOUR LOCAL COUNCILLOR TO
SEE HOW YOU CAN HELP INFLUENCE THE GROWTH
AND PROSPERITY OF YOUR COMMUNITY.
COUNCILLOR
BRIAN ROSCHE COUNCILLOR
BRAD PEARSON COUNCILLOR
JEFF COMMINS
Division 2 Division 2 Division 2
[email protected]
780.849.0236 [email protected]
780.805.2559 [email protected]
780.805.9470
“Between flood damage at
Marten Beach and Eating Creek,
Widewater Complex renovations,
and the unbudgeted costs
to rehabilitate the MD admin
building, 2018 was a year of
challenge. The 2019 budget
required serious belt-tightening
as Council dealt with declining
revenues and trimmed more
than $2 million from the budget
while keeping tax increases
minimal. Looking ahead, our
biggest challenge will be how
oil and gas markets impact MD
revenue through taxes, linear
assessment and government
grants. Difficult financial
decisions lay ahead for Council,
but also new opportunities.” “I believe every hamlet within
our boundaries deserves a
community hall, good roads,
recreational opportunities, and
essential services — all which
form the foundation of a
comfortable lifestyle with the
potential to attract and retain
families and businesses.
To this end, partnering with our
municipal neighbours makes
sense on many levels. Our
excellent working relationship
with the Town of Slave Lake
is one such example. In these
challenging economic times, we
must also ensure our voice is
heard at the provincial level to
leverage funding opportunities
and influence policy.” “The year was marked by
numerous challenges, from
floods, washouts and power
outages to unforeseen building
repairs and project overruns.
Despite these setbacks, Council
forged ahead to focus on the
issues at hand. We are living
proof of the adage ‘that which
does not kill you makes you
stronger.’ I am eager to make
progress on the Land Use
Bylaw, and I hope to hear from
residents during this process.
Given the current political and
market uncertainties, I believe
now more than ever we must
think outside the box and work
together to forge a resilient and
prosperous local economy.”
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