• Head of Council and the Corporation
• Spokesperson for the Municipality
• Legislative, Finance & Personnel Services (Chair) 
• Economic Development and Planning Services Committee 
• Public Works Committee

Board member

• Cooks Creek Conservation District

Member

• Association of Rural Municipalities (ARM)
• Manitoba Floodway Authority (Public Liaison Committee)
• Winnipeg - Manitoba Capital Region Partnership
• Springfield Wellness and Recreation Planning Committee
• Winnipeg River Brokenhead Community Futures
• Ex-officio member to all Municipal related committees 

Education and Certifications:

An honor graduate in the profession of Power Engineering from Red River Community College, I have earned my Inter-Provincial First Class Power Engineering Certificate and a North American National Board Commission with "A" and "B" endorsements from the National Board in Columbus, Ohio.  Many courses completed in project management, financial management, commitment accounting, leadership and human resource management through continued education and life long learning programs. 

Family:

My wife Donna and I have two children, Kyra and Blake.  Our family is very community orientated and we participate in Springfield Minor Hockey, Springfield Minor Baseball, Springfield Curling Club, Selo Ukrainian Dance, and Sunrise School Division Band Programs.  We are members of Oakbank Community Club, Anola Community Club, and past member of Hazelridge Community Club.  Past treasurer of the Oakbank Community Club Executive and also served on the Springfield Minor Hockey Executive.  I have participated in coaching and managing roles to help children become better members of the community.

Employment:

I am presently employed as Manager of Operations, Chief of Inspections for the Mechanical and Engineering Branch, Department of Labour and Immigration, Manitoba since 1992.  At the workplace my responsibilites include the administration of 6 different Acts and corresponding Regulations.  We ensure Manitobans are not exposed to hazardous situations related to mechanical devices such as boilers, pressure vessels, refrigeration plants, elevators, escalators, electrical, and amusement rides through inspection activities, design review and the certification of these devices to operate safely.  We perform the examination and/or licensing of power engineers, electricians, and gas and oil fitters.  We also promote safety and safety awareness throughout Manitoba.

Achievements:

• Establishment of the Springfield Food Bank, 2008
• Enhancement of the new Springfield Public Library, 2008
• Substantial new investments into our community clubs and sports fields with capital funds, 2007-2008
• Substantial new funding in operating grants for all community clubs, 2007-2008
• Implementation of the Emergency Operations Plan through actual exercises, 2007-2008
• Appointment of a full time Fire Chief to lead the Springfield Fire and Rescue Service, 2007
• Significant support of the First Responder Program with our Springfield Fire and Rescue Service, 2007-2008
• Appointment of an experienced new Chief Administrative Officer and a Chief Financial Officer (Chartered Accountant), 2007-2008
• Attraction of important new businesses to our Municipality
• Doubling of the Public Safety Officers
• Planning for new Springfield Center 2008-2009
• Opening of Fire Hall #3 in the Western Industrial Area
• Purchase of First Responder Fire Truck in Fire Hall #3
• Major Improvements to our two Transfer Stations
• Many successful grant funding applications
• Working in partnership with our partners in government federally and provincially
• New supportive housing complex - 2010 construction date
• New two bay ambulance building - 2010 construction date
• Equitable ward expenditures throughout the RM
• Appointment of new Chief Constable and Public Safety Officer
• Planning for new improved and integrated Administration Office/Council Chambers/ Emergency Operations Centre
  

Contacts:

• Kin Place
• Eastern Regional Development Inc. 
• Oakbank Beautification Committee (Secretary) 
• Eastern Tourism Association 

• Protective Services Committee (Chairperson)
• Legislative Finance and Personnel Committee  
• Recreation & Cultural Services 

Member

• Association of Rural Municipalities (ARM)  
• Eastern Tourism Association 
• Springfield Tache Weed Control District 

Councillor Ken Lucko Elected to Council in October 2006 as Councillor for Ward 4.

Standing Committees of Council

• Public Works Committee (Chairperson)
• Water & Waste Water Utility Committee 
• Protective Services 

Board member

• Cooks Creek Conservation District

Member

• Association of Rural Municipalities (ARM)
• North East Agassiz Water Management Association   
• Workplace Health & Safety Committee
• Brokenhead River Restoration
• Shoal Lake Aqueduct Stakeholders 
• Red River Basin Commission/North Chapter 
• Manitoba Association of Regional Recyclers
• Springfield Tache Weed Control District

Contacts:

• Home telephone: 866-3677                          
• klucko@rmofspringfield.ca
  
  

Councillor Lorne Vaags Elected to Council in October 2006 as Councillor for Ward 5. Currently Deputy Reeve

Standing Committees of Council

• Water & Waste Water Utility Committee (Chairperson)
• Economic Development & Planning Services 
• Recreation and Cultural Services 

Board member

• Cooks Creek Conservation District

Member

• Association of Rural Municipalities (ARM)
• Springfield Resource Centre 
• North East Agassiz Water Management Association 
• Seniors Housing
• Manitoba Association of Regional Recyclers
• Public Cemeteries Committee 
• Brokenhead River Restoration
• Shoal Lake Aqueduct Stakeholders 
• Seine Rat River Conservation District 
• Handi Transit
• Red River Trails Association

Contacts:

• Home telephone: 853-7530       
• E-mail: lvaags@highspeedcrow.ca