Richmond County is being led by a new deputy warden.
Without any other candidates nominated, District 3 Councillor Melanie Sampson was named Richmond Deputy Warden during last night’s regular monthly meeting of council.
Warden Amanda Mombourquette, who was voted into the position last year, took time during the meeting to point out the “accountability measures” council instituted such as reinstating question period, livestreaming meetings, adding action items to agendas, investigating the tax rolls, and introducing new policies and bylaws.
The new deputy warden said she is proud of the fact councillors have behaved in a respectful manner, listening to each other, and treating staff respectfully over the past year.
Like District 2 Councillor Michael Diggdon, who acknowledged that not everyone has been pleased with some of their decisions, District 5 Councillor Brent Sampson admitted council has made some “missteps” over the past 12 months, but he is confident council can move in the right direction.