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Gail Degagne is relatively new to municipal politics, but she feels comfortable taking on the role of Chisholm mayor with the support of a strong council, staff and community members.
“Kind of overwhelming at this point,” Degagne said after being appointed to the position last week. She is replacing longtime mayor Leo Jobin, who resigned recently to focus on his health.
Degagne, who teaches at M.T. Davidson in Callander, joined council shortly after the 2018 election as an appointment to take a vacated seat. While it’s been a whirlwind ascension, she feels both honoured and fortunate to be supported well to begin the journey.
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Chisholm Township will have a new mayor to begin 2021 after council members appointed fellow councillor Gail Degagne to the position this week.
Degagne, who joined council following the 2018 election to fill a vacated seat, replaces long-time mayor Leo Jobin, who resigned recently to focus on health concerns.
She officially takes on the mayoral duties at the next council meeting Jan. 12.
Also interested in the position was Coun. Nunzio Scarfone, the deputy mayor, who joined council in 2014.
Degagne and Coun. Bernadette Kerr were appointed to their township seats after Walter Ross and Heather Ward stepped down from their acclaimed positions.