Four elected officials from the Tri-Cities will take on top regional jobs in the new year.
Earlier this month, Port Coquitlam Mayor Greg Moore — who last month was acclaimed for the sixth year in a row to lead the Metro Vancouver board of directors — named local government politicians who will steer the regional committees that represent 21 member municipalities, an electoral area and a treaty First Nation.
In 2017, Moore will head up Metro Vancouver's building project task force, the regional economy task force and the mayors' committee; as well, he will be vice-chair for finance and intergovernment.
Coquitlam Mayor Richard Stewart will chair regional planning while Port Moody Mayor Mike Clay will take up the housing committee reins.
Meanwhile, Coquitlam Coun. Craig Hodge will be vice-chair of the zero waste committee.
