Editor's note: BarrieToday has asked candidates for school board trustee in Barrie to provide a synopsis of why they are running for public office. The following is from Robert Matthew LeCollier, who is running for Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board (SMCDSB) trustee in Barrie Wards 1-5. Municipal elections take place Oct. 24. For more election coverage, visit our 2022 municipal election page by clicking here, where you can find candidate profiles and other election news.
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Hi, my name is Robert Matthew LeCollier and I am running for Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board (SMCDSB) trustee for Wards 1-5 in Barrie.
My wife Jenny and I live in Ward 2 with our kids Stella and Alexander attending St. Monica’s and are entering Grade 5 and Grade 1.
I am a member of St. Mary’s Parish and the Knights of Columbus, Barrie Council 1626 and J.J Murphy Assembly 2020.
I am a controller for a local, family-owned electrical contractor that has been in Barrie since 1946.
I am running for trustee to ensure communication with school councils in area that I represent and ensure the priorities of the schools are considered at the board level. I would also like to try and get donation receipting available for capital projects that are needed by the councils.
Most importantly, I want to ensure that all our kids that need access to special education or mental health needs get the help that they need.
You can contact me at [email protected] or 705-725-5505.
Thanks for your consideration.
