Former 撸奶社区mayor Karen Elliott has been hired in a new position with the Resort Municipality of Whistler.
Elliott will become the general manager of Community Engagement and Cultural Services, regarded as a 鈥渘ew fourth branch for the organization, designed to strengthen its community connection,鈥� reads a news release from the municipality. Elliott is set to assume the position in mid-April.
Another general manager, Dale Mikkelsen, has been hired to head the Climate Action, Planning and Development Services division.
鈥淒ale and Karen bring a wealth of important experience to their roles, and I鈥檓 excited for both of them to get started with the team,鈥� said chief administrative officer Virginia Cullen in the release.
鈥淚 am looking forward to advancing the work on our updated strategic priorities and to identifying new and innovative ways to address housing, climate action, community engagement and smart tourism.鈥�
Elliott will oversee the Whistler Public Library, Meadow Park Sports Centre, Recreation Services, Festivals, Events and Animation, and the communications team.
The release identifies her District of 撸奶社区work as councillor and mayor and her consulting and facilitation experience.
鈥淎 commitment to First Nations reconciliation and finding ways to make local government decision-making more responsive to issues of diversity, equity and inclusion underpins her work,鈥� reads the release.
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