'She was vibrant, curious, and had a passion for people that was contagious.'
The City of Merritt said Coun. Claire Newman was travelling to see family when she was struck and killed by a vehicle outside of Valemount.
The city will be lowering its flags to half-mast and is asking all parties to respect the privacy of Newman's family. "To lose a light like Claire Newman in such a tragic way has left a giant hole in my heart and the heart of everyone who came into contact with her,” said Merritt Mayor Michael Goetz. “Claire was the cheerleader of this council and a driving force that you rarely come across. Getting to know Claire over the past six months has been a great pleasure and I am a better person for having known her. To her family and friends, I offer my deepest sympathies. Claire, you will be missed.”
The city has cancelled its regular council meeting scheduled for next week and will be dedicating the time to a quiet gathering to mourn Newman's passing.“She was vibrant, curious, and had a passion for people that was contagious. Saying goodbye to friends is hard. I will miss her. And on behalf of all city staff, our sincere condolences go out to her family.”
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