The Otter Lake Community Monitoring Committee or CMC has 10 members. Three are volunteers from Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) who are appointed by the Regional Municipal Council. Six are chosen through the citizens’ group, the Halifax Waste-Resources Society that represents the interests of communities in close proximity to the Otter Lake Landfill. The District 12 Councillor, whose district includes the waste facility, automatically sits on the committee.
If you are interested in becoming a CMC member, inquire at Boards, Commmittees & Commissions (https://www.halifax.ca/city-hall/boards-committees-commissions) or contact the Halifax-Waste Resources Society at cmc.hwrs@gmail.com
Currently there is one vacancy on the Otter Lake Community Monitoring Committee.
Current Members
District 12 Councillor (Timberlea-Beechville-Clayton Park-Wedgewood)
- Janet Steele
HRM-Appointed Citizens at Large
- Christa Schnare (Term expires Nov. 30 2027)
- Tekena Warikubu (Term expires Nov. 30, 2027)
- Vacant
Appointed by the Halifax Waste Resources Society at its March 2025 Annual General Meeting:
- Reg Rankin, Timberlea
- John Cascadden, Hubley
- Channing Davis, Beachville
- Andrew Giles, Dartmouth
- Peter Lund, Dartmouth
- Nancy Hartling, Prospect
Chair:
- Reg Rankin
Part Time Staff:
Administrator
- Betsy Chambers
Social Media Technician
- Jason Timms
Environmental Consultant
- Phil McKenzie
Liaison Assistant
- Rick Grant