Earlier, your humble organ reported rumours GPC International Inc. public affairs consultant Anna Lilly would be joining Vancouver Mayor-elect Sam Sullivan's office. Daniel Fontaine, the mayor-elect's chief of staff, didn't return a phone call requesting confirmation of those rumours. But now, our operatives have acquired an email from Ms. Lilly in which she writes "I am excited to share the news that I have accepted the position of Director of Community Relations" for Mr. Sullivan. The following is a complete copy of that email.

From: Lilly, Anna
Sent: December 2, 2005 12:48 PM
Subject: A new opportunity

Friends,

I am excited to share the news that I have accepted the position of Director of Community Relations for our Mayor-elect Sam Sullivan. I am thrilled about the opportunity to work with the Mayor and caucus, and to be part of the positive change that this NPA government will bring to Vancouver.

I will remain at GPC until December 23rd and will begin my new role at City Hall in January.

Cheers,

Anna