2022 Ontario municipal election: Meet the Waterloo Ward 1 council candidates
There will be at least three new faces in place, as Ward 3 Coun. Angela Vieth, Ward 6 Coun. Jeff Henry and Ward 7 Coun. Tenille Bonoguore have chosen not to seek re-election.
My family has lived in Waterloo for almost 30 years. Together with my husband Greg, we raised our four daughters. The girls all attended schools in our neighbourhood and participated in the City of Waterloo’s synchronized swimming, diving, soccer and hockey programs. Greg and I were active supporters and coaches.
Currently, and for the past eight years, I work for Capacity Canada, an organization whose goal is to bring together the ideas, people, and resources that fuel social innovation. In 2018 I won the election for councillor for Ward One and have been representing residents since then.In 2008 I was honoured to receive the Oktoberfest Outstanding Business Woman of the Year Award.I have had four years’ experience at the council table.
During my first term, I could see my contribution making a difference. Together, council created safer streets and focused on economic growth. We declared a climate emergency vowing to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50 per cent by 2030 – our legacy to future generations. We established a team dedicated to Indigenous initiatives, anti-racism, and equity.
I try to keep the weekends for family, especially now that we have a new granddaughter. My husband and I enjoy family visits, including visits from our passel of family dogs. We often meet with friends or simply enjoy running errands around town. Secondly, I have volunteered and helped to organize many community events over the years in Ward 1 . This enabled me to appreciate and understand what the wants of residents may be. My running for city hall is an extension of my community involvement. Sitting on community or volunteer service groups gave me opportunity to oversee meetings, budgets, negotiate and compromise. All requirements needed to serve in the best interests of residents.
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