Dauphin’s Deputy Mayor Kerri Riehl is running for a position on the Executive Board of the Association of Manitoba Municipalities (AMM).

Riehl tells CKDM she was nominated after a discussion with some other city staff members.

“When I put my name forward for city council I vowed to do the best that I could — and that would mean to be engaged and dedicated as much as I could for the people. I don’t believe in sitting idle, so I put my name forward to run for the board,” said Riehl.

Dauphin has historically not had anybody on the AMM Executive Board, according to Riehl.

“I’m new to council, but I believe that knowledge is power and in order to be a more effective leader I believe that I can help out being on the AMM Executive Board,” said Riehl.

The Association of Manitoba Municipalities is made up of representatives from 137 incorporated municipalities across Manitoba — aiming to address concerns and achieve effective municipal government.

Nominations for the AMM Executive Board have to be in by November 2. Advance voting is on November 16 — and November 23 is the final candidate speeches and voting.