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2018 Report to the Community 780.849.4888 mdlsr.ca MESSAGES FROM YOUR COUNCIL Councillor Robert Esau, Division 1 “I was on Council when the Planning department moved into the Slave Lake office. My number one goal then, as now, is to help cultivate a department that is efficient, prompt, and free from red tape…a department that meets the needs and priorities of our region. I am also focused on the ongoing battle we wage with roads and ditches. For our communities to grow, we must have the infrastructure to support it. Maintaining this infrastructure while remaining prudent with budget monies is always an onerous task, but it is one I remain committed to. I believe that, with our team, the adage ‘where there is a will there is a way’ rings true.” [email protected] 780.349.0212 Councillor Sandra Melzer, Division 1 “As one of the newest members of Council, I have a mandate to help keep our northern Alberta communities viable and sustainable — both today and well into the future. Specifically, I am focused on the need for our schools to remain open. For this to happen, I believe we need greater access to dedicated funds. In this spirit, I am pushing for collaboration with different groups to use our schools and recreation centers more frequently, and in new ways, to maximize their use and keep them sustainable. I’m also a firm believer in attracting industry to our region — both to strengthen our local job market and to attract and retain young people in our communities.” 07 [email protected] 780.307.3173 Councillor Becky Peiffer, Division 1 “As a first timer, it is with great pride that I embrace this opportunity to represent the hard-working residents and business owners of Lesser Slave River. Nearly one year into my civic career, I have helped Council complete the Regional Fire and Intermunicipal Agreements with the Town of Slave Lake; on our radar now is the Land Use Bylaw. Working as a team, this Council and great administrative staff will meet the challenges of these and many more issues as they arise. I am blessed to live the unique rural lifestyle that the MD offers. I encourage everyone to make the most of living, working and playing in our beautiful boreal backyard!” [email protected] 780.805.0308