THOMPSON, MB – City of Thompson Deputy Mayor Kathy Valentino will serve as the Association of Manitoba
Municipalities Executive Committee Interim President following the resignation of President Kam Blight.

"It is an absolute privilege to step into this role and help build on the incredible work Kam has done for
Manitoba's 137 municipalities,” says Valentino. “Together with our Board of Directors and staff, we will
continue to advocate for the priorities of all municipalities at both provincial and federal levels.”

Valentino had been one of the AMM’s two Executive Committee Vice-Presidents since being elected in 2022.
Her Vice-President role will remain vacant until the association’s fall convention, taking place November 25-
27. Vice-President Brad Saluk will serve as the organization’s only vice-president until then.

“I am incredibly honoured to have worked alongside municipal leaders across Manitoba and Canada as well as
our dedicated staff committed to the advancement of municipal interests in Manitoba,” said Blight. “I am
confident that the AMM is well-positioned for future success, and the next president will continue to grow our
association.”

Valentino, who also serves as 3rd Vice-President of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, is currently the
only nominated candidate for AMM President in the upcoming Executive Committee elections.