Candidates were asked to list their name, age, occupation, previous publicly elected political experience, and what their commitment to the residents of the municipality is if they were to be voted in. Six councillors to be elected.

* indicates incumbent

Leslie Anderson, 51, management consultant, no previous experience

B次元官网网址淚 will use my extensive public sector experience to work constructively with council, staff and Highlands residents. WeB次元官网网址檙e in a better position than ever to tackle key challenges (e.g. groundwater management, secondary suites) and I will use my professional and academic skills to bring positive energy and creative contributions.B次元官网网址�

Ann Baird, 47, biologist/financial manager, no previous experience

B次元官网网址淢y biology and financial background combined with nine years creating the celebrated solar-powered Eco-Sense homestead gives me an integrated perspective for decision-making. I will bring my years of volunteer service co-creating our Integrated Community Sustainability Plan to the council table to address your concerns related to water, affordable housing, bylaw enforcement and local food.B次元官网网址�

*Karel Roessingh, 61, musician/composer/producer, three terms as councillor, two terms as mayor

B次元官网网址淚 am committed to keeping Highlands on a solid financial course, with limited development ensuring benefits to Highlanders, protecting our invaluable water resources and improving communication and public involvement. I will continue to make sure citizensB次元官网网址� views are respected and taken into account.B次元官网网址�

Gord Baird, 45, sustainable systems consultant, no previous experience

B次元官网网址淭o apply my very strong business background and understanding of the Highlands ICSP 5 capitals decision-making platform to address topics on innovative groundwater protection strategies, secondary housing and continuing the great financial stewardship the Highlands is known for. I bring a wise and experienced voice to the table on resiliency and adaptation in the face of climate change.B次元官网网址�

Karen Burns, 57, adult basic education instructor, no previous experience

B次元官网网址淭o work on groundwater protection for quality and quantity, and water conservation strategies and education, to figure out how to make secondary suites work for the benefit of all, construct separated bike lanes on major transportation corridors, encourage an enhanced RCMP presence in the district, increase bylaw enforcement, apply the Sustainability Checklist for new subdivisions.B次元官网网址�

Sherry Clayton, 48, musician/accounting assistant, no previous experience

B次元官网网址淚 am genuinely interested in residentsB次元官网网址� ideas and am committed to sustainability, prosperity and community. I believe in open, common-sense government in meaningful consultation with residents and taxpayers. My commitment to the Highlands is to represent your voice on council. I will work to keep taxes low while promoting a thriving community.B次元官网网址�

*Marcie McLean, 59, retired provincial government employee, on council since 2008

B次元官网网址淢y commitment to the residents, land owners and business owners within the District is continued hard work on their behalf, working toward consensus building and in the best interests of the community, continued budget reviews in detail and to work to maintain expenditures to only those truly needed. To uphold our unique rural values, to be inclusive, approachable and accountable.B次元官网网址�