Kent/Agassiz (with files from Black Press) – She was a force of nature that you do not cross (tongue in cheek) – FVN GM Don Lehn.
Politics will not be the same after Kent Agassiz Mayor Sylvia Pranger mentioned in a media article that she will retire.
No Re-Election campaign in the fall.
The torch will be passed to new political blood.
FVN asked for a statement from Her Worship. – Hi Don, It has been my privilege to serve and now am looking forward to the next chapter in my life. Will still be able to walk I hope and raise money for that magnificent pool. Thanks for your kindness. Hugs,Sylvia
Pranger was one who was always affable with media and there were really no major controversies with the press.Yes at times, we may have disagreed,but she was always accommodating. She enjoyed being teased about blowing through running shoes in walk a thon’s to raise funds for what she called her greatest achievement – Lets’emot Regional Recreation and Aquatic Centre – Don Lehn
From Black Press/Google AI – Mayor Sylvia Pranger has served a combined total of roughly 14 years as mayor of the District of Kent (Agassiz, BC). Her tenure spans two distinct periods: her first term from 2000 to 2006 (6 years) and her current continuous run from late 2018 to the present (nearly 8 years)
Mayoral Timeline
- First Term: 2000 – 2006 (6 years)
- Gap in Office: Served on the Agricultural Land Commission and as a district councillor starting in 2014
- Second/Current Run: October 2018 – Present (re-elected by acclamation in 2018 and 2022)
From the District of Kent Website:
Her resume was impressive: Portfolios:
- Bylaws
- Finance
- Information and Privacy
- Personnel
- Policing
Council Committees (Primary)
- Kent-Harrison Joint Emergency Program Committee
Council Committees (Alternate)
- Regional Aquatic Centre Fundraising Committee
Regional Committees and External Agencies (Primary)
- Fraser Valley Regional District Board
- Fraser Valley Regional Hospital District
- Lower Mainland Local Government Association (LMLGA) Flood Control and River Management Committee
Regional Committees and External Agencies (Alternate)
Healthy Communities
Fraser Valley Regional Library Board
Fraser Health Municipal Government Advisory Council
As of August 12, there are three incumbents running for office in the District of Kent. Incumbent Counilors Duane Post and Stan Watchorn will be running again for council. Counilor Susan Spaeti is on the docket for the Mayor’s Chair.
Election Day is October 17.
