Letter from Brad Woodside re: FCM Membership Renewal

FCM Membership Renewal Letter

December 8, 2014

Dear Members of Council:

Thank you for your ongoing support of, and involvement in, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM). I am writing to ask you to renew your membership for 2015-16.

As a member of FCM, your municipality has played a vital role in FCM's ability to achieve key successes in recent years. You know, as I do, that by working together we can make a real impact on the federal scene. Together, we have secured the indexed permanent Gas Tax Fund that municipalities use for local infrastructure. The Building Canada Fund was renewed for 10 years; new railway safety regulations were put in place and key housing programs extended. Without a strong FCM membership, these advances would not have been possible.

As the mayor of Fredericton, I know that the responsibilities of municipal leaders grow daily. Regardless of the size of our municipalities, we must continually improve our core infrastructure, protect our environment, build our economies and keep our communities safe. Yes, we have many achievements, but I know first-hand that there is much work left to do.

With a federal election around the corner, we have a unique opportunity in 2015 to bring your issues to the top of the federal agenda. We will use the election campaign to raise awareness among federal politicians about the importance of our cities and communities. Strong, healthy cities and communities are vital to the economic and social well-being of our residents.

On behalf of FCM, I ask that you renew your membership for the year 2015-16 so FCM can continue to represent you at the federal level. You will find enclosed your renewal form and other information about FCM.

Your support is appreciated. Thank you!

Brad Woodside Mayor, City of Fredericton FCM President

FCM Executive

• President: Brad Woodside, Mayor, City of Fredericton, NB
• First Vice-President: Raymond Louie, Councillor, City of Vancouver, BC
• Second Vice-President: Clark Somerville, Councillor, Regional Municipality of Halton, ON
• Third Vice-President: Jenny Gerbasi, Councillor, City of Winnipeg, MB
• Past President: Claude Dauphin, Maire, Arrondissement de Lachine, Ville de Montréal, QC
• Chief Executive Officer: Brock Carlton, Ottawa, ON

[Handwritten: Copy Council agenda REF]