New Town of Midland Council Member takes office

New Town of Midland Council Member takes office  

For Immediate Release 

(August 7, 2024, Midland ON) At a Special Meeting of Council held August 7, 2024, Council appointed Mr. Eric (Howie) Major as a member of Council. The appointment is effective immediately as Councillor Major took the declaration of office at the meeting. He will act in his official capacity as Councillor for the balance of the current Council term until November 2026.

“I am pleased to welcome Howie Major to the Midland team. Councillor Major has been a long-time champion of Midland and has demonstrated his devotion to the Town through the many Town committees he has served on. Council is confident that he will continue to make excellent contributions to the community over the rest of this term.” said Mayor Bill Gordon. “I would also like to thank the other candidates who participated in the process and for their interest and dedication to the Town.”

The seat of Councillor was declared vacant on July 10, 2024, after the passing of Councillor Jim Downer in June 2024. Council is required under the Municipal Act to fill the vacant seat within 60 days of the declaration and Council authorized the Clerk to fill the vacancy by direct appointment. Available candidates from the previous Council vacancy were considered for the appointment.

The meeting agenda and video recording of the Special Meeting are available by visiting the Town’s Council Meetings webpage at midland.ca/meetings.