Ottawa Valley mayors return Jubilee medals

Mayor Raye-Anne Briscoe of Admaston/Bromley and Mayor Peter Emon of Greater Madawaska Township showed real class and have returned their Diamond Jubilee medals. Both agreed that being given medals simply for being a mayor diminished the accomplishments of other winners in their communities.

The Federation of Municipalities of Canada nominated about 1500 mayors only because groups or organizations can't be nominated. Most mayors understood that the honour was intended for all of council and their communities. Sadly, we cannot say the same for Kearney Mayor Paul Tomlinson who chose to brag about HIS medal instead.

Were you surprised?

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