November 15, 2023: Mayor Leriger and Coun. Kramer resign from Westlock Town Council; By-election to take place in January 2024

News Release

For immediate release

Wednesday, November 15, 2023

Mayor Leriger and Coun. Kramer resign from Westlock Town Council;
By-election to take place in January 2024

Westlock, AB – On Nov. 10, 2023, Town of Westlock Mayor Ralph Leriger and Coun. Jon Kramer submitted their notice of resignation to Council, effective immediately.

Leriger’s resignation comes after 10 years of service as the mayor of the Town of Westlock, as he has accepted a role in private industry that prevents him from continuing to serve the Town in an elected capacity.

“The last 10 years have been nothing short of wonderful,” Leriger said. “I am proud of the work we did to improve and support our community, and I am honoured to have served with so many dedicated Council Members throughout the years. It is hard to leave my Council seat after a decade, but I have decided to make a change that works best for me and for my family. Thank you to my fellow Council Members, to Town staff, and to everyone in the community that has supported me during my time as an elected official. It has been an honour to serve and to represent you.”

Kramer announced his resignation in response to Leriger’s, stating his intention to run in the mayoral by-election.

In response to the two resignations, the Town will now move forward in hosting a by-election for the newly vacant mayoral and councillor seats. Those wishing to put their name forward for election will be required to do so by 12:00pm on Nomination Day, Dec. 13, 2023. The by-election for both positions will take place on January 10, 2024.

“I want to thank both departing Council Members for their commitment to this community,” said Town of Westlock CAO Simone Wiley. “Now that they’ve submitted their resignations, we are moving forward with the by-election in alignment with the requirements set out in the province’s Municipal Government Act. We look forward to constructive campaigns by those hoping to be elected and voters alike.”

Those looking for more information are asked to visit www.westlock.ca.

Media contact:
Simone Wiley, Chief Administrative Officer
Town of Westlock
780-350-2100

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