There are some new faces at the helm of the Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) board of directors.
Brampton and Peel Regional Councillor Michael Palleschi was acclaimed as chair at the inaugural 2024 board meeting held Friday (Jan. 19), while Halton Hills Mayor Ann Lawlor secured the vice chair position.
Lawlor’s election marks her first year as vice chair and her sixth year of service on the board.
The CVC board consists of 12 municipal representatives from member municipalities within the Credit River Watershed.
“This year marks CVC’s 70th anniversary," said Palleschi. "We look forward to celebrating this milestone as we adapt to a changing climate and provide meaningful opportunities for residents to connect with nature in our communities.”
Here's this year's board of directors, including new and returning members from municipal councils throughout the watershed:
- Tom Adams, Town of Oakville
- Dipika Damerla, City of Mississauga
- Stephen Dasko, City of Mississauga
- Michael Dehn, Town of Erin
- Christina Early, Town of Caledon
- Dennis Keenan, City of Brampton
- Ann Lawlor, Town of Halton Hills
- Matt Mahoney, City of Mississauga
- Fred Nix, Township of Mono
- Michael Palleschi, City of Brampton
- Alvin Tedjo, City of Mississauga
- Vacant, Town of Orangeville.
CVC is accountable through its board of directors to the municipalities and residents in the Credit River Watershed. The board approves and guides CVC policies, programs, projects and sets its annual budget.
