Council Members

The Municipal District of Taber Council is made up of seven elected representatives, including one Reeve and one Deputy Reeve, who are elected by secret ballot during the MD of Taber's annual organizational meeting. The Council is the decision-making body responsible for ensuring sustainable growth and infrastructure, a vibrant economic climate, and turning community needs into municipal services. Council is committed to strategically positioning this entire organization for success today and into the future.

The current Council was elected in October 2025 and serves a four-year term.

Layne Johnson

Division 1 Councillor

Southwest of Taber

403-360-6754

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  Committees
  • Council
  • Committee of the Whole
  • Foothills Little Bow Municipal Association
  • Taber Intermunicipal Development Plan & Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework Committee
  • Barnwell Intermunicipal Development Plan & Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework Committee
  • Barnwell Fire Partnership Committee
  • Taber & District Chamber of Commerce
  • SouthGrow Regional Partnership
  • Joint Economic Development Committee (JEDC)
  • Taber Irrigation Impact Museum Board

John Turcato

Division 2 Councillor

Southeast of Taber

403-634-1591

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  Committees
  • Council
  • Committee of the Whole
  • Foothills Little Bow Municipal Association
  • Taber Intermunicipal Development Plan & Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework Committee
  • Barnwell Intermunicipal Development Plan & Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework Committee
  • Highway 3 Regional Water Services Commission
  • Barnwell Fire Partnership Committee
  • Agricultural Service Board
  • Municipal Planning Commission (Chair)
  • Taber Exhibition Association
  • Town of Taber Recreation Board (alternate)
  • SouthGrow Regional Partnership
  • Joint Economic Development Committee (JEDC)
  • Southern Regional Stormwater Drainage Committee

David Torrie

Division 3 Councillor

Hamlet of Grassy Lake and Area

403-315-1670

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  Committees
  • Council
  • Committee of the Whole
  • Foothills Little Bow Municipal Association
  • Highway 3 Regional Water Services Commission
  • Agricultural Service Board (Vice Chair)
  • Municipal Planning Commission
  • Oldman River Regional Services Commission
  • Taber & District Housing Foundation
  • Town of Taber Arts & Heritage Committee (alternate)
  • Highway 3 Twinning Development Association
  • Family and Community Support Services (FCSS)
  • Eagle Spirit Nest Community Association
  • Southern Regional Stormwater Drainage Committee

Tamara Miyanaga

Division 4 Councillor & Reeve

Northeast of Taber

403-308-6538

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  Committees
  • Council
  • Committee of the Whole
  • Foothills Little Bow Municipal Association
  • Taber Intermunicipal Development Plan & Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework Committee
  • Barnwell Intermunicipal Development Plan & Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework Committee
  • Southwest Mayors & Reeves
  • Southeast Mayors & Reeves
  • Intermunicipal Emergency Management Committee
  • Municipal Planning Commission
  • Local Assessment Review Board
  • Town of Taber Recreation Board
  • Town of Taber Arts & Heritage Committee
  • Chinook Arch Library Board
  • Municipal Library Board
  • Town of Taber Library Board
  • Southern Regional Stormwater Drainage Committee (Co-Chair)
  • Taber Community Action and Prevention Society

Ernie Peters

Division 5 Councillor & Deputy Reeve

Hamlet of Hays and Area

403-654-0777

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  Committees
  • Council
  • Committee of the Whole
  • Foothills Little Bow Municipal Association
  • Vauxhall Intermunicipal Development Plan & Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework Committee
  • Vauxhall & District Regional Water Services Commission
  • Agricultural Service Board
  • Municipal Planning Commission
  • Taber Handi-Bus Association
  • Taber & District Community Adult Learning Association
  • Vauxhall & District Chamber of Commerce
  • Municipal Airport Committee
  • Vauxhall AG Committee
  • Veterans Memorial Highway Committee
  • Southern Alberta Kanadier Association

Murray Reynolds

Division 6 Councillor

Hamlet of Enchant and Area

403-635-8449

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  Committees
  • Council
  • Committee of the Whole
  • Foothills Little Bow Municipal Association
  • Vauxhall Intermunicipal Development Plan & Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework Committee
  • Vauxhall & District Regional Water Services Commission
  • Vauxhall Regional Fire Authority
  • Agricultural Service Board (Chair)
  • Weed Control Act
  • Municipal Planning Commission (Vice-Chair)
  • Taber Shooting Foundation
  • Town of Taber Municipal Police Commission

Martin Kondor

Division 7 Councillor

Vauxhall Area

403-634-3033

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  Committees
  • Council
  • Committee of the Whole
  • Foothills Little Bow Municipal Association
  • Vauxhall Intermunicipal Development Plan & Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework Committee
  • Vauxhall & District Regional Water Services Commission
  • Vauxhall Regional Fire Authority
  • Unsightly Premises Appeal Board
  • Town of Taber Municipal Police Commission (alternate)
  • Vauxhall & District Chamber of Commerce
  • Pheasant Festival Committee
  • Vauxhall AG Committee

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