Laughter and tears at Kelowna council香蕉视频直播檚 regular meeting on Feb. 26, as it was publicly announced that City Clerk Stephen flemin is retiring.
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Fleming has spent nearly 21 years at city hall, starting as the deputy city clerk in 2003, acting city clerk from 2004 to 2005 and then being named to the position in July 2008.
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Several city staff gathered in chambers to recognize Fleming and hear the many accolades from councillors.
Rick Webber noted that flemin was of tremendous assistance to him before and after the 2023 municipal election.
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Mayor Tom Dyas praised Fleming for his leadership when he first took office.
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Fleming said he has seen a lot over his more than two decades at city hall and that he will miss the daily interactions that his job affords him.
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He added he is not ready to fully retire.
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Fleming drew laughter from staff members and councillors with a short but heartfelt speech.
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Fleming will retire from his position at the end of March.
Current Deputy City Clerk Laura Bentley will be Kelowna香蕉视频直播檚 new city clerk.
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