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Advisory Council welcomes a steady voice for communities: Walt Cobb of Williams Lake

Walt Cobb is the mayor of Williams Lake. He joins the Resource Works Advisory Council to share his perspective on the contribution of natural resource activities to healthy communities.

Williams Lake is the business hub of British Columbia’s Cariboo Chilcotin, where forestry, mining and ranching historically providing its economic foundation. Mayor Cobb has served in local and provincial elected offices since 1980. 

The Resource Works Advisory Council is a group of British Columbia residents drawn from all corners of the province and many walks of life. 

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