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Katie Sharpe appointed as Director General and Clerk-Treasurer of the Municipality of Bristol

 

 

Katie Sharpe appointed as Director General and Clerk-Treasurer of the Municipality of Bristol

The Municipality of Bristol is pleased to announce the appointment of Katie Sharpe as Director General and Clerk-Treasurer, effective September 21, 2026.

Council approved the appointment at its September 8, 2026, meeting.

Following a thorough recruitment and selection process, Council is confident that Katie’s experience, leadership and collaborative approach will be valuable assets as the municipality continues to strengthen its operations and deliver quality services to residents and visitors.

Katie brings a diverse background in project management, strategic planning, financial administration, municipal governance, operations, stakeholder relations, and communications.

Her professional experience includes working with EllisDon, a global construction services and technology company, where she coordinated special projects, developed strategies and communications initiatives. Prior to gaining valuable public-sector experience administering Facility Services for the Renfrew County District School Board, Katie was in municipal administration as Assistant Director General for the Municipality of Shawville. Most recently, she served as Councillor for the Municipality of Shawville, further strengthening her experience in municipal governance, Council support, community leadership, and public service.

Mayor Twolan-Graham stated, “On behalf of Council, I would like to take this opportunity to welcome Katie to the Municipality of Bristol. A Director General’s role is a very difficult one which integrates and balances the daily running of the operations of the municipality with the expectations and needs of our residents. Both Katie’s diverse professional work experience and tenure as a municipal councillor will bring enormous benefits to our municipality.”

“I’m excited for the opportunity to join the Municipality of Bristol. I’m looking forward to getting to know the council, staff and community, and I can’t wait to get started,” said Katie.

Please join us in warmly welcoming Katie Sharpe to the Municipality of Bristol and wishing her every success in her new role.

 

 

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