Councillor Clark Somerville was elected 3rd Vice President of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM)

On Sunday June 2, Councillor Clark Somerville was elected 3rd Vice President of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) at their Annual General Meeting in Vancouver. FCM has been the national voice of municipal government since 1901 and FCM plays an important role in advocating the needs of municipalities are reflected in federal policies and programs.


"On behalf of FCM's nearly 2,000 member-municipalities across Canada, I'm very pleased to congratulate Clark Somerville on being elected as FCM's newest Vice President" said Claude Dauphin, President of FCM. "Clark has been a dedicated member of the FCM Board and I'm looking forward to continuing our work together." “Clark's hard work on the FCM board over the past five years was recognized by Mayor's and Councillors across Canada,” said Halton Hills Mayor Rick Bonnette. “He will do an outstanding job for urban and rural communities as 3rd Vice President of FCM.”

“FCM plays an important role in advocating to protect the taxpayers of Halton Region,” said Regional Chair Gary Carr. “Clark was unanimously supported by Regional Council and we’re all very proud that he will continue his work with FCM as the 3rd Vice President.”

Councillor Somerville has served as an FCM Board as Halton Region’s representative for five years. He is one of 11 elected to serve Ontario. In addition to his work on the Rural Forum he also serves on committees dealing with infrastructure, finance and intergovernmental relations. He is also Chair of Halton Region’s Health and Social Services Committee. “I’m humbled to have won and there is a lot of work ahead of me as the 3rd Vice President of FCM, said Councillor Somerville. “I look forward to continuing to work with our MP’s and Councils to advance the needs of Halton.” FCM’s successful advocacy with the federal government has assisted in bringing significant benefits to Halton Region over the past five years. From the GST refund to the permanent federal gas tax fund, and now the federal government’s new, long-term infrastructure plan to build the roads, bridges, water and transportation systems.

To view some of Halton’s advocacy efforts to support Halton’s residents visit www.halton.ca/advocacy. For more information on FCM visit www.fcm.ca.