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BELMONT ZONE

* Donald (Rob) Brown, 31, Owner Northern Star Plumbing and Gas

Reasons for running: B次元官网网址淭o continue working to improve the education, health and development of youth in our community.B次元官网网址�

Stephanie Longstaff, 53, Self-employed, No previous experience

Reasons for running: B次元官网网址淚 am passionate that every child in B.C. has the right to a free top quality education. IB次元官网网址檝e been watching the school board closely for over a decade, and I feel itB次元官网网址檚 time for me to stop observing, roll up my sleeves and get knee deep in it.B次元官网网址�

Melissa McConnell, 30, Homemaker, No previous experience

Reasons for running: B次元官网网址淭he board is in need of a change. There needs to be more accessibility, transparency and accountability. My passions are special needs supports, bilingual learning opportunities and making the best choices we can.B次元官网网址�

Ravi Parmar, 20, Student, No previous experience

Reasons for running: B次元官网网址淢y involvement in this district has led to a passion for the education system. I represent the voices of the future and as an SD62 grad I understand the districtB次元官网网址檚 gifts and challenges.B次元官网网址�

Jan Peever, 62, Retired SD62 employee, No previous experience

Reasons for running: B次元官网网址淲hile we continue to expand and grow the excellent academic side of our house, I want to see the trades side expanded and moved forward. We also need to continue to lobby for more funding.B次元官网网址�

* Wendy Hobbs, 51, Insurance Agent

Reasons for running: B次元官网网址淭o continue to use my knowledge and experience to advocate for class size, sustainable provincial funding and continue with our business plan to deal with our predicted growth.B次元官网网址�

B次元官网网址� Denise Riley, 64, Custodian

Reasons for running: B次元官网网址淲ith the knowledge and experience I have gained, I will work collaboratively with the community and partner groups to build a strong education system for the future of our children, and continue to advocate for sustainable government funding.B次元官网网址�

Tim Rud, 50, Singer/Songwriter, No previous experience

Reasons for running: B次元官网网址淚 pledge increased representation for families on the West Shore by ensuring that school board decisions better reflect actual community input and consultation.B次元官网网址�

* Diana Seaton, Retired

Reasons for running: B次元官网网址淪D62 needs strong, experienced leadership in these challenging times of growth and change. I pledge to use my experience and knowledge to make decisions in the best interests of our students and our school district.B次元官网网址�

(Trudy) Elizabeth Spiller, 58, LPN, No previous experience

Reasons for running: B次元官网网址淥ur students are not receiving proper supports because of the ongoing budget cuts. I want to advocate for smaller class sizes to allow teachers to give all students the time they deserve to learn and thrive.B次元官网网址�

Dean Sutton, 45, Administrator, No previous experience

Reasons for running: B次元官网网址淚 want to make a difference! I feel we need proactive policy, accountable strategic planning and competitive schools, and I feel the Board should be transparent and work with all stakeholders.B次元官网网址�

Sarah Wilson, 27, Auditor/Stay-at-home mom, No previous experience

Reasons for running: B次元官网网址淚 have three children, one special needs, who are and will be in the B.C. education system. The education system is not being treated as a priority and I would like to be an advocate to change that.B次元官网网址�

MILNE'S LANDING ZONE

Arthur (Russ) Chipps, Chief Councillor of Beecher Bay First Nation, No previous experience

Reasons for running: B次元官网网址淚 want to support, strengthen and make a positive impact at SD62 through leading by example. ItB次元官网网址檚 important to me to show students and youth that anything is possible.B次元官网网址�

Doris Gulmans, 69, Retired teacher, No previous experience

Reasons for running: B次元官网网址淭o ensure teachers have needed resources, to have in-depth and honest consultation with parents and to work with trustees to lobby the government to put more value on education.B次元官网网址�

Benula Larsen, 46, Teacher, No previous experience

Reasons for running: B次元官网网址淲e have many classrooms that are not conducive to learning and we have many kids without proper specialist support. This is a direct result of underfunding and as a community we need to unite and be the one voice that says B次元官网网址極ur kids deserve better.B次元官网网址橞次元官网网址�

* Bob Phillips, 67, Retired Medical Social Worker

Reasons for running: B次元官网网址淨uality public education enhances our childrenB次元官网网址檚 lives and produces a healthier democratic society. I make positive contributions as a hard-working, open-minded and well-informed trustee.B次元官网网址�

* Neil Poirier, 54, Programmer Analyst

Reasons for running: B次元官网网址淚 have served the educational system and ultimately the children of the Western Communities in helping achieve their higher educational goals.B次元官网网址�

* Margot Swinburnson, Registered Nurse/Assisted Living Case Manager

Reasons for running: B次元官网网址淚 will support initiatives that help our learners transition successfully and advocate for our most vulnerable learners. This underfunding needs to stop. There is a tremendous lack of resources available to help support children with mental health issues.B次元官网网址�