I’m excited at the opportunity to bring my enthusiasm and experience to work for you. I can help:
To contribute to the positive changes in our community:
- improvements in infrastructure, roads and beautification
- community initiatives, such as the Farmer’s Market and Summer Sounds
To address issues impeding progress:
- Fragmentation of neighbourhoods and business areas
- Derelict buildings, unkempt empty lots, vacant businesses
Address these important issues:
- Vitalization of our downtown
- Support for those working in Social Planning and Services
- Affordable housing, housing shortages
- Accessible, open, transparent government
- Fiscal responsibility to our taxpayers
My experience:
- Public service / community experience
- RDEK Director 10 years
- Many boards, including EK Regional Hospital District
- Founding committee of the Columbia Basin Trust
2. Community service / involvement - Volunteer for many charities and service groups
- Active participant in the Arts, including Cbk Community Band, Cbk Theatre, and Cbk Dance Connection
- Founding member and a director of Fisher Peak Performing Artists Society
3. Education - Mining Technology Diploma (BCIT), BPE (UofC), BEd (Uof C)
4. Work Experience - School Teacher (Cranbrook, Kimberley, Calgary)
- Equipment Operator and Labourer (Tembec, Skookumchuk)
- Ski School/ Marketing Director (Fortress Mountain)
- Professional First Aid Attendant (Kimberley)
- Entertainer (Princess Cruises)
Thank you for trusting me to serve you on City Council. Please vote for me on May 11. Thank you.
The opinions expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official position of the City of Cranbrook.