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Vol. 2, 7, No. 51 Tuesday, October 23, 2012 Vol. 7, No. Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Lamont town councillor Wayne Field wins distinguished AUMA service award Michelle Pinon Editor
Longevity is a rare thing in politics; but Lamont town councillor Wayne Field is a rarity, having spent 20 plus years in public service. On Sept. 25th Field was formally recognized and graciously accepted
the Distinguished Service Award for 20 years of service as an elected official in Alberta from the Alberta Urban Municipalities Assoication (AUMA) during its annual convention in Edmonton. “Twenty years of council service is a reflection of 20 years of voter support,” said Field, who could only think of one other local resident, Don Harsulla, who served as many years on council as him. Field, who formerly served as Lamont fire chief for seven years, and president of the Lions
Club, says he was sort of “thrust” into running for council by fellow volunteers and peers. When it came time for a byelection in 1991, they came to him with names already attached for nomination papers. Field, former owner of the Chevrolet dealership in Lamont, says his peers wanted to have a business voice on council, and he wanted to be that voice. He also had the support of his wife Lorraine. They have been married for 41 years, and have two children, two grandchildren, with another grandchild on the way. Field has always found serving on council to be enjoyable. “I still look forward to the meetings. As long as I’m effective, I’d like to stay on council,” added Wayne, who plans on running again in the next municipal election in October of 2013. The length of the term of office will be increased from three to four years, starting next fall, and he says that is a very good idea as it generally takes many years before plans and construction can be completed on most projects. “Three years is just scratching the surface. A lot of times it takes five to six years for a project to reach fruitition.” Being involved at the
governance level, Field has had the privilege of developing policies, and
“I’ve been proud to be a part of that.” During his tenure in
“I still look forward to the meetings. As long as I’m effective, I’d like to stay on council,” says Field. helping set the direction on several initiatives.
office, Field has served on internal and external
committees including: municipal planning, development appeal board, assessment review board, public works, recreation board, Vegreville Water Commission, Lamont Catering Club, and the Landfill Commission. Over the past 21, 22 years there have been a lot of physical and social changes in the town.
Field said he has thoroughly enjoyed working with “really good people over the years” including administration, public works, and councillors. “There’s still work to do,” added Field, who hopes to be a part of the challenges and successes that will continue to positively shape the Town of Lamont in the years to come.
Wayne and Lorraine Field have been married for 41 years, and have called Lamont home since 1976. They have two children and two grandchildren.