Today the Transit re-design launched. I tried the new system out with Councillor Mike O'Connor.

We started in an On-Demand area. Booked a ride to Towne Centre Mall and caught a transfer on the Shopper's Shuttle (#3) to Westgate. Councillor O'Connor [allegedly] kicked my butt at shuffleboard. Then I took the Shopper's Shuttle downtown again and caught a transfer home.

On Demand was really slick…

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Grande Prairie residents pay an unfair amount for electricity. Last night, Council discussed our advocacy efforts surrounding electricity transmission and distribution charges.

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What a week! I’m very thankful for the support of our community, and to be heading back to work with Council.

Elections are both exhausting and exhilarating. Then on Tuesday at 10am, Council orientation started. It’s been a week of not just wrapping up a campaign and getting signs down, but also getting to know my new colleagues.

Today everything will become official as we get sworn in and start a new term. As we head into it, some thoughts:

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As voting starts this weekend, a lot of people are asking me “who are you voting for?”

I want to highlight that we aren’t just voting for Council. School Board elections are happening too. And they are very important! So I’m also researching Trustee candidates, not just Mayor and Council.

I need to be able to work with EVERYONE who gets elected. So I’m not endorsing individual candidates.

However, I’m happy to explain my overall approach to figuring out my ballot.

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