Dept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Re-Appointment to the Central Planning Board, as a Class IV member. Name of Appointee: Leon Purdie Appointment Term: Upon confirmation by the Municipal Council and ending on January 14, 2030. Additional Information:

Committee

Mayor's Office

Introduced

January 21, 2026

On agenda

February 4, 2026

Passed

February 4, 2026

Where it was heard

Municipal Council Feb 4, 2026 Confirm Pass

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