Mark Barber acclaimed to Town Council

Mark Barber
T. Lucas, Photo

Toni Lucas, Pincher Creek Voice

"I wanted to participate with the Town Council," said  Mark Barber, who was acclaimed to the position of Town Councillor this week. "I want to ensure that this wonderful community that we live in and participate in continues to grow in a positive direction."

Barber says that common sense in government is very important to him.  He believes that this is a safe and vibrant community and would like to see that continue.  He describes himself as fiscally conservative and believes strongly in ethical governance.

Barber started working in this community 12 years ago, commuting from Fernie for two years.  He then moved his family to Pincher Creek 10 years ago.  In Pincher Creek he has worked at Community Futures, Pincher Creek Credit Union, and is currently employed at Alberta Treasury Branch.

He was promoted to head office in Community Futures and would have had to relocate to Cochrane Alberta, a move that his family was not excited about.  "I was very fortunate that a position with ATB became available.  I've worked here for about two and a half years now."

Previous civic responsibilities:  Member of the Health Foundation, Pincher Creek Mustangs, Rotary, Chair of the Board of the United Church, and the Freestyle Club at Castle Mountain.

Barber intends to attend the Town of Pincher Creek all-candidates forum scheduled for Thursday October 3.

The Town of Pincher Creek Organizational Meeting and Swearing In Ceremony is scheduled for Monday October 28.