Clive village council lost one of their number. A councillor tendered his resignation at the Sept. 23 regular meeting of council.
Coun. Dan Graden resigned from council stated Mayor Luci Henry; Henry noted Graden is moving away from Clive and councillors must reside in the municipality they represent.
Councillors watched a video tribute to Coun. Graden and the work he’s done for the community; it was stated that Graden served seven terms on council, including as mayor.
The discussion then moved to a by-election to fill the vacant seat. It was noted the Municipal Government Act (MGA) requires a by-election be held, but the municipal election is only one year away. The municipal election campaign period opens on Jan. 1, 2025.
Councillors discussed the fact a by-election would be costly and then followed swiftly by …