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Council confirms library trustees and appoints Police & Fire Commissioner

City of Markham City Council · March 18, 2026
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Summary

Mayor Agpawa and the council confirmed multiple municipal library trustees (Gwen Smith, Tammy Dudley, Sandra Gaston, Wanda McDowell) and appointed Keith Gamilja as Municipal Police & Fire Commissioner; most votes were unanimous with one abstention recorded on McDowell's trustee appointment.

The council confirmed appointments to the municipal library board on March 18, approving Gwen Smith, Tammy Dudley, Sandra Gaston and Wanda McDowell as trustees. Mayor Agpawa said he had follow-up discussions with several appointees and thanked them for service; roll-call votes recorded unanimous approval except for one abstention on the appointment of Ald. Wanda McDowell.

The council also unanimously appointed Keith Gamilja as Municipal Police & Fire Commissioner. Mayor Agpawa and council members emphasized the oversight role's time demands and thanked outgoing and continuing volunteers for their service. Appointees will serve according to the city's appointment processes and the agenda package filed with the clerk.