The Steinbach City Council is the governing body of the City of Steinbach, Manitoba, Canada.
The council consists of the mayor and six councillors.
Council members
- Earl Funk - Mayor
- Bill Hiebert
- Jake Hiebert
- Damian Penner
- Susan Penner
- Jac Siemens
- Michael Zwaagstra
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). 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. The following chart lists Steinbach's mayors since incorporation as a town in 1947.
| Name | Term |
|---|---|
| Earl Funk | 2018- |
| Chris Goertzen | 2006−2018 |
| Les Magnusson | 1996−2006 |
| Wes Reimer | 1992−1996 |
| Ernie Friesen | 1986−1992 |
| Helmut Pankratz | 1980−1986 |
| Abe Penner | 1970-1980 |
| Leonard Barkman | 1958-1970 |
| Klaas Barkman | 1947-1958 |
See also
References
- Abe Warkentin (1971). Reflections on our heritage. Derksen Printers.
- Abe Warkentin (1971). Reflections on our heritage. Derksen Printers.
- "City of Steinbach". The Manitoba Historical Society. Retrieved 2011-09-07.
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