It’s been a busy three years for Renfrew County Warden Jennifer Murphy. Since being elected the Warden on December 13th of 2016, Murphy has guided the county through two major floods and a tornado. A presentation of a gavel and plaque took place at the November county council meeting yesterday (Nov. 26th) to thank the Warden for her service. Murphy says she’s proud most proud of the work they did this past spring during the flooding, efforts lobbying the province and how the county is on the leading edge of community paramedicine.
Warden Murphy was also commended by her colleagues and fellow county councillors for her work on the strategic plan, expansion of Highway 17, creating partnerships with Garrison Petawawa, CNL and the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation. Murphy says it was a bittersweet feeling taking part in her last meeting as Warden of the County of Renfrew. The election of the Warden will take place at the December county council meeting. Murphy says whoever fills the role should rely heavily on the expert staff members and not be afraid to ask for help when needed.
McNab/Braeside Mayor Tom Peckett and Laurentian Valley Reeve Debbie Robinson are both seeking the Warden seat for 2020. While she will not serve as Warden of Renfrew County next year, Murphy will continue to represent Bonnechere Valley as a member of county council. Read the 2019 inaugural speech from Warden Murphy here.
(Photo from the left: Laurentian Hills Mayor Jed Reinwald, Warden Jennifer Murphy, Petawawa Mayor Bob Sweet, Renfrew County Chief Administrative Officer Paul Morreau)
