- Organization: Town of Pelham
- Posted: May 17th, 2021
On March 22, the Town of Pelham announced Holly Willford as town clerk. Willford, the town’s current deputy clerk since 2018, will begin the role May 31, upon current Town Clerk Nancy Bozzato’s upcoming retirement.
“Holly was the most deserving candidate for this position, and we are very pleased that she will be stepping into the role,” said CAO David Cribbs. “Holly’s skills and knowledge fit the expectations and criteria of who we were looking for in this position, and we are happy to see such a qualified internal candidate rise to the top.”
As deputy clerk, Willford has worked in lockstep with Bozzato, training and preparing for the responsibilities that will be asked of her as clerk. Having clerked several council meetings and playing an integral role on the committee of adjustment, a seat around the horseshoe is familiar.
Willford’s past experience includes five years at the Regional Municipality of Peel and over seven years as a real estate law clerk and legal assistant.
“Without a doubt, Holly is the right person for the job,” said Mayor Marvin Junkin, a member of the hiring committee. “We’ve seen what Holly can do firsthand, clerking several meetings, and we are confident she will continue to be a great asset to the Town of Pelham.”
A significant role for any clerk is running an election. As deputy clerk, Willford played an integral part in the 2018 election and an even more substantial role in the pandemic-shaped 2020 by-election, delivering an election without issue and provided a safe and convenient voting experience.
