Steinbach City Council

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The Steinbach City Council is the governing body of the City of Steinbach, Manitoba, Canada.

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The council consists of the mayor and six councillors.

Council members

Mayoral history

The unincorporated village of Steinbach was governed by a Schulz (mayor) and Schultebott (council) from 1874 to 1947 when Steinbach was incorporated as a town (and later as a city). [1] Steinbach's first schulz was Johan Reimer, while the longest-serving schulz was Johan G. Barkman, who served as schulz for 25 years. His grandson Leonard Barkman also later served as mayor. [2] The following chart lists Steinbach's mayors since incorporation as a town in 1947.

Mayors of Steinbach [3]
NameTerm
Earl Funk2018-
Chris Goertzen2006−2018
Les Magnusson1996−2006
Wes Reimer1992−1996
Ernie Friesen1986−1992
Helmut Pankratz 1980−1986
Abe Penner 1970-1980
Leonard Barkman 1958-1970
Klaas Barkman1947-1958

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References

  1. Abe Warkentin (1971). Reflections on our heritage. Derksen Printers.
  2. Abe Warkentin (1971). Reflections on our heritage. Derksen Printers.
  3. "City of Steinbach". The Manitoba Historical Society. Retrieved 2011-09-07.