Regional Chair Karen Redman to run for AMO President
WATERLOO, ON, June 10, 2020 /CNW/ - Regional Chair Karen Redman announced today she will run for President of the Board of Directors for the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO).
Chair Redman thanked her colleagues on the Region of Waterloo Council for their unanimous support and endorsement at the June 3, 2020 Council meeting.
Since her election as Regional Chair, Redman has focused on improving community engagement, fostering economic development and affordable housing in the Region. As Chair of the Mayors and Regional Chairs of Ontario (MARCO) she is a strong voice for all Ontario municipalities in discussions with the Ontario government.
"I am running to be President of the AMO Board of Directors to continue advocating on behalf of all Ontario municipalities," said Chair Karen Redman. "My experience in Waterloo Region, where urban and rural communities work together, is an important part of the leadership I believe in. I believe that we all have an important role to play in the recovery of Ontario's families, businesses, and communities in these uncertain times."
Chair Redman was elected Chair for the Regional Municipality of Waterloo in October 2018. Redman has been dedicated to public service for more then 30 years. She has represented the community at several levels of government including federal, municipal and the board of education. Prior to being elected as Chair, she served on Regional Council as a representative for the City of Kitchener. She is currently Chair of the Waterloo Region Police Board, and chair of the Public Health Board of Waterloo Region.
AMO is a non-profit organization that brings together Ontario's 444 municipalities to achieve shared goals and meet common challenges. The President leads the Board of Directors to set AMO's direction and adopt its policies and priorities.
Elections will take place during the annual conference to be held virtually August 17-19, 2020. The term for President of AMO is 2020-2022.
The meeting can be viewed on the Region's YouTube Channel. here: https://youtu.be/csTnYw4KN6Y.
SOURCE Region of Waterloo Corporate
Bryan Stortz, Director of Corporate Communications, [email protected]; Theresa Mendler, Office of the Regional Chair, 519-575-4007
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