Petrolia Council Chamber (BlackburnNews.com file photo)Petrolia Council Chamber (BlackburnNews.com file photo)
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Petrolia councillor to miss remainder of council term

A Petrolia councillor has announced an extended leave from town council.

Councillor Ross O'Hara will now be absent from his duties as a municipal councillor for the remainder of the 2022-2026 term.

His original leave was approved by council in April.

Petrolia councillor Ross O'Hara. Image courtesy of town.petrolia.on.caPetrolia councillor Ross O'Hara. Image courtesy of town.petrolia.on.ca

In a media release, Clerk/Operations Clerk Mandi Pearson said during this time O'Hara will not be attending any council meetings or participating in official municipal responsibilities.

"On behalf of council and staff, we wish councillor O’Hara all the very best," said Pearson.

O'Hara has been a member of Petrolia Town Council for about 30 years.

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