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My journey in public service began when I was just 18 years old. Nearly two decades later, I continue to believe that some of the most meaningful change happens when we create opportunities for people of all ages, backgrounds, and experiences to have a voice in shaping their communities and future.

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I am a Town Councillor in Smithers, British Columbia, a Senior Project Manager with the BC Public Service, a small business owner, and, most importantly, a mother. Each of these roles has strengthened my commitment to building communities where young people and families can thrive, participate, and lead.

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Throughout my career, I have worked on complex natural resource and major infrastructure projects, gaining firsthand experience in policy development, strategic planning, collaboration, and public engagement. My experience has also reinforced something I believe strongly: young people should not have to wait until later in life to be taken seriously as leaders.

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One of my greatest passions is increasing youth participation in local government. I recently developed Pathways to Leadership: Increasing Diversity and Inclusion in Municipal Leadership, an action plan designed to help youth and underrepresented community members become more involved in municipal decision-making. Its goal is to equip participants with the confidence, knowledge, and tools to serve on municipal committees, advocate for their communities, and potentially run for elected office.

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In addition, I believe that establishing a clear, transparent, and impact-based municipal prioritization framework/policy will not only strengthen good governance and financial sustainability but also make public service more accessible to young people balancing full-time careers, raising families, and pursuing their passions.

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Advancing these initiatives will be a personal passion projects during my next term on Council, should I be re-elected. I hope to collaborate with youth organizations, educational institutions, the Province, Indigenous governments, local government associations, and community leaders to help develop the next generation of civic leadership.

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As a mother, I also recognize the significant barriers young families face when considering public office. During my time on Council, I introduced a municipal parental leave policy to help ensure elected officials do not have to choose between serving their communities and caring for their families.

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I want to take this advocacy further by pursuing amendments to British Columbia's Community Charter to establish more equitable, consistent parental leave provisions for locally elected officials across the province. The opportunity to serve should not depend on whether someone can afford to start or raise a family while holding public office.

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For me, supporting youth means more than encouraging participation. It means removing barriers, creating opportunities, and ensuring the next generation inherits communities that are inclusive, financially sustainable, and prepared for the future.

I believe young people belong at the decision-making table today, not someday, because they deserve a voice in shaping the communities they live in and the future they will inherit.