I have been involved with FCM since 2003; during which time I’ve had the honour to serve FCM on the board and committees, including chairing the Western Economic Solutions Taskforce (WEST), Prairies and Territories Caucus, Election Readiness Committee, Community Safety and Crime Prevention Standing Committee, CoChair Rail Safety Committee and been involved in international missions in Africa, Ukraine and Jordan.
FCM prides itself in listening to the priorities of its members and partners, uniting all municipalities – big and small, rural and urban – and influencing policies and programs that affect local governments. I want to serve the members by helping build strong, healthy, sustainable communities.
For 17 years, I have had the honour of serving the citizens of Yorkton on their city council. During this time I have also been active with SUMA, serving as the East Central Regional Director and as Interim President from November 2016 to February 2017. And in 2022, elected as President.
I am the Executive Director of both Tourism Yorkton and the Yorkton Film Festival, and am dedicated to community volunteer work with many organizations. I have always believed that effective leaders are clear on their positions and always willing to listen to other points of view. I also believe leaders should be genuine, accessible, and accountable. I put these beliefs into practice in everything I do.
About Randy
- First elected to Yorkton City Council in 1997, re-elected in the following five elections
- Served as member, and chair, for numerous committees of council during my time as a city councilor
- Served on numerous provincial and national committees, including terms as President of both the Saskatchewan and Canadian Parks and Recreation Association
- Active volunteer in organizations including Rotary Club, Mental Health Drop-In Centre, Chair of the Society for the Involvement of Good Neighbours, and many others
- Chairperson Tourism Saskatchewan, Champion of the Saskatchewan Tourism industry for over twenty years, including serving as Chair Vancouver Olympic Torch Run for Yorkton
- Active in provincial and national municipal organizations; Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association (SUMA) and FCM
- She and her late husband, Rex, have three children and six grandchildren; and enjoy spending time with their family and participating in many of their recreational activities