BarrieToday recently reached out to each candidate for city council in Barrie's 10 wards for a 300-word profile in their own words about their background and why people should vote for them.
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Hello my name is Shelly Skinner and I am running to be your Barrie city councillor for Ward 8.
Since moving to Ward 8’s Allandale area from the GTA in 2012, I quickly fell in love with the connectivity and lifestyle Barrie has to offer. It’s the perfect city to raise a family and my two children, Jade and Lucius, and our dog Jersey couldn’t agree more.
I’ve immersed myself in the community and the culture – truly living Barrie’s slogan “well connected.” I’ve taken on the responsibility to be a voice for and support those who are marginalized.
I love my city, but I know it needs work to become one of the greatest cities in Canada. I feel strongly that diversity and inclusion, accessibility, affordable housing, growth in arts and culture and community togetherness are the key issues that need more focus from local government.
I can no longer sit on the sidelines. As a city councillor and community changemaker, I will be a strong voice for the community and many residents who are just not being heard.
Let’s build a community where everyone can afford to live, together, without feeling separated as a group or singled out.
Let’s encourage more conversations, collaborations and support to keep Barrie’s diverse arts and culture communities strong and thriving.
Let’s help everyone to be able to enjoy our beautiful city to the fullest, regardless of their means and abilities.
Let’s embrace inclusive community values that connect us as people, bring us closer together, and encourage us to support each other.
Let’s elect a council that represents the growing diversity of our community and that allows people to experience Barrie in new, refreshed and encouraging ways.
On Oct. 22, I hope that you’ll vote Shelly For Ward 8. I look forward to working together. Thank you.
• website www.shellyforward8.ca
• email [email protected]
• social media handles
Facebook @ShellyForWard8
Instagram @ShellyForWard8
Twitter @ShellyForWard8
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