I stand for bottom up democracy. I see elected representatives as facilitators of the community process. I will promote the building of social fabric and community by encouraging and eliciting open communication, not concentrated on issues but about building a strong empowered community and neighbourhoods where we feel included. This is a way in which communities develop caring for each other. The issues become much less important when we feel we are empowered and can then be much more easily resolved.
As a representative an important part of my job is to know what we need to focus on, to have the big picture of where we could proceed. The local board needs to be partners with the island in a democratic process. I do not want to be captured by interest groups or specific issues but I will be someone that works to take the needs of the community and present them to the council in order for council to understand the need for it to develop more appropriate policy and plans.
This requires someone with the ability to listen who can encourage participation. Someone with patience and tolerance for difference. Someone who can invite interaction and understand possibilities. I have demonstrated these qualities over the years.
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