By News Room
Feb 3, 2021 12:14 PM
With less than a week to go until Municipalities of Saskatchewan decide on its president, current President Gordon Barnhart remains in Hawaii, where he is conducting business remotely.
International travel has not been deemed illegal during the pandemic, but it is strongly advised against by all levels of government, and requires a mandatory two week quarantine upon returning to Canada.
When asked about his trip, Barnhart said that travel was a safe option for him and his wife.
Roger Hayward, Vice President of Towns is Barnhart’s only opponent at this time.
However some backlash on the former Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan’s decision to travel has been reported, with Prince Albert’s Mayor quoted as saying the City was considering ending its membership with Muni-Sask.
“For the last nine years, Naomi and I have spent Christmas and January in Maui. This year, with COVID-19, we took extra precautions to ensure that our health and the health of those around us would be safe,” Barnhart told the
Journal. “Before leaving for our vacation, I discussed with the Saltcoats council and administration how we could keep in contact while away. While in Maui, we both have been keeping up with work by email and phone, FaceTime and Zoom. As mayor of Saltcoats, I am in touch with councillors and administration on a daily basis. Arrangements have been made for me to fulfill my administrative duties by distance and I have been able to chair council meetings by Zoom. I take my role as mayor very seriously and believe I have been able to fulfill my duties to the best of my ability while still taking a holiday with my wife,” Barnhart continued.
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