Squamish's Jenna Stoner led B.C.'s towns and cities. Why she's been replaced
Jenna Stoner, elected president of the Union of BC Municipalities in September, has been replaced because she no longer sits on Squamish council. Fraser Lake Mayor Sarrah Storey takes over for 2026 to 2027. Stoner's loss to Mayor Sean Easton also ends her roles on the regional district and hospital district boards.
Why Stoner was replaced
Jenna Stoner was elected president of the Union of BC Municipalities at its yearly convention in September. The group's bylaws say its leaders must hold a seat on a local council. Stoner ran for mayor of Squamish in the October 17 local elections and lost to Mayor Sean Easton. Since she no longer sits on council, the union had to replace her.
In a news release, the union thanked Stoner for her years on its board and her commitment to her community. It also thanked all board members who were not re-elected this fall.
The Squamish Chief reported the change.
Who leads the union now
- Sarrah Storey, who had been first vice president, is now president for the 2026 to 2027 term. She was re-elected Mayor of Fraser Lake on October 17.
- Keith Pagel, a Nelson councillor, moves up to first vice president.
The union is more than 100 years old. It speaks for local governments across B.C. and brings their concerns to the provincial and federal governments as one voice.
Stoner's time in office
- Eight years as a Squamish councillor
- Four years on the union's executive before becoming president, moving from director at large to third, second and then first vice president
Losing her council seat also means Stoner no longer serves as a Squamish director on the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District board, or as chair of the Sea to Sky Hospital District board.
Who represents Squamish on the regional board
At the new council's inaugural meeting, members voted on who will sit on the regional district board for this term:
The regional district board holds its own inaugural meeting on November 26. For more on how local government works, see our plain guide to council.
Source: The Squamish Chief