Smiths Falls Mayor Shawn Pankow was greeted with a round of applause after sharing his thanks and appreciation for the last 12 years sitting on Lanark County council.
The retiring mayor attended his final meeting, where he took a moment to express his graditude for the partnership.
The county and town have various shared services agreement, with Smiths Falls having representation on county boards and committees.
Pankow listed off some of the personal projects he’s proud to have worked on with the county.
He also mentioned the bridge house on Chambers Street, where individuals from across Lanark County live in Smiths Falls as they receive drug and mental health support.
Councillor Peter McKenna also expressed his gratitude on what would be his final county council meeting should he not win the mayoral race.
