Sarnia City Councillor Matt Mitro (BlackburnNews.com file photo by Melanie Irwin)

Sarnia City Councillor Matt Mitro (BlackburnNews.com file photo by Melanie Irwin)

Rookie Councillor Appointed To Police Board

By Melanie Irwin

January 20, 2015 - 5:18pm

A rookie City Councillor is the newest member of Sarnia's Police Services Board.

Matt Mitro, who was critical of the latest contract and the $21-million dollar police budget, says he's looking forward to learning.

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For the first time ever, city council members were appointed to boards and committees in the public portion of Monday's meeting.

Citizen appointments made in closed session will be made public at Sarnia Council's next meeting.

The police board meets Thursday to select its chair and vice chair.

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