Media Release

For Immediate Release

November 14, 2006

SMU alumna is HRM's new Deputy Mayor; Uteck is the first woman to hold big job

A Saint Mary’s alumna has just made history.

Sue Uteck (BA ‘86) has been named the first female Deputy Mayor for the first time in the history of Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM).

Her fellow HRM councilors voted for her in a secret ballot.

She is honoured to have been elected for the big position.

Her late husband, Larry Uteck, was elected the deputy mayor in October 1998.

Saint Mary's University is known for its community outreach projects, both in Canada and around the world. Saint Mary's, founded in 1802, is home to one of Canada's leading business schools, a Science Faculty widely known for its cutting-edge research, a comprehensive and innovative Arts Faculty and a vibrant Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research.

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For More Information:

Paul Fitzgerald
Public Affairs Officer
Saint Mary's University, Public Affairs
(902) 420.5514
E-mail: paul.fitzgerald@smu.ca
www.smu.ca