Residents are invited to attend the inauguration of the new Port Coquitlam City Council on Monday, November 9 at 6:00 p.m. at the Port Coquitlam Community Centre, Mabbett Hall (2150 Wilson Avenue).
The ceremony will open with a procession led by a piper, an RCMP honour guard in red serge and a Port Coquitlam Fire & Emergency Services honour guard. A Provincial Court judge will administer the Oath of Office to Mayor Brad West and Councillors Steve Darling, Nancy McCurrach, Glenn Pollock, Darrell Penner, Paige Petriw and Dean Washington. The program also includes the Mayor’s inaugural address and remarks from each Councillor.
A reception with light refreshments will follow, giving residents an opportunity to meet their new Council.
The event is free and open to the public, with ample seating and parking. Public seating is first come, first served, and guests are asked to be seated before 6:00 p.m.
The new Council’s first regular meeting will take place at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 24 in Council Chambers at City Hall (2580 Shaughnessy Street). It can also be viewed online at portcoquitlam.ca/councilmeeting.
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