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Blue Mountains deputy mayor resigns

Mayor Alar Soever said council will be deciding over the next few weeks on how to fill the position of deputy mayor
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The Blue Mountains deputy mayor Odette Bartnicki has resigned from her position on council as of Jan. 6, 2020. Photo from Town of The Blue Mountains website

NEWS RELEASE
TOWN OF THE BLUE MOUNTAINS
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On Jan. 6 Deputy Mayor Odette Bartnicki notified the Clerk and Council of her decision to resign. 

The Deputy Mayor stated: “It has been a great honour to serve the Town of The Blue Mountains as deputy mayor. I am proud to have worked with many members of the public to achieve collective goals and I know that together we have made a positive difference in many ways. I have also been privileged to work with excellent staff at both town and county levels, as well as elected officials from Grey County and across the province. I am especially thankful to those who have supported me and my family through the past few months. This unwavering kindness is deeply appreciated and will never be forgotten.”

Deputy Mayor Bartnicki and her family request that members of the public and media respect their personal privacy at this time.  An information meeting or media release will be provided by Ms. Bartnicki and family as soon as possible.

“On behalf of Council, I would like to thank Odette for her service and wish her all the best in the future”, stated Mayor Alar Soever. “Council will be deciding over the next few weeks on how we fill the position of Deputy Mayor.”

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