On February 3, 2023 Regional Councillor Rory Nisan was elected as the Vice President at Large, for the Board of Directors for the remainder of the 2022-2023 term. Councillor Nisan has represented Halton Region on the Board of Directors since 2019.
“I’m pleased to congratulate Councillor Nisan on his election as FCM Board of Directors Vice President at Large,” said Halton Regional Chair Gary Carr. “In his role with FCM, Rory has been a strong advocate on key issues facing Halton, such as climate change mitigation and adaptation, infrastructure, the need for rural broadband and funding for the child care sector. I know he will continue to do great work over the remainder of the term.”
Since joining FCM’s Board of Directors in 2019, Councillor Nisan has advocated for municipal priorities to the Federal Government, including essential emergency funding during COVID-19, delivery on rural broadband internet access and investments in affordable and assisted housing. In addition to his role as an FCM Board Member, Councillor Nisan serves as Chair for the Standing Committee on International Relations, is the Governance Representative in the Inclusive Municipal Leadership Program and a member of the Rural Forum. He also serves on the Standing Committee on Environmental Issues and Sustainable Development, the Standing Committee on Anti-Racism and Equity and the Standing Committee on Community Safety and Crime Prevention.
“I’m honoured to be elected as the FCM Board of Directors Vice President at Large by my colleagues,” said Councillor Nisan. “I look forward to building on our ongoing achievements, and working with the Executive Committee of FCM in advancing advocacy efforts for our shared municipal priorities. I want to thank my colleagues for their support and trust.”
To learn more about Halton’s advocacy efforts to support residents and businesses, visit the Advocating for a Strong Halton page on halton.ca. For more information on FCM, visit fcm.ca (external link).
The Regional Municipality of Halton serves more than 624,000 residents in the City of Burlington, the Town of Halton Hills, the Town of Milton, and the Town of Oakville. Halton Region is committed to meeting the needs of its residents through the delivery of cost-effective, quality programs and services, including water and wastewater; Regional roads and planning; paramedic services; waste management; public health; social assistance; children’s and seniors’ services; housing services; heritage programs; emergency management and economic development. For more information, call 311 or visit Halton Region’s website at halton.ca.