Statement by mayoral candidate Brenda Overton

1. What made you decide to run in this election?

My response to your first question is as to why I decided to run? Or stand? In this election is 

pretty simple, my 7 years foundation of learning making mistakes and the final 3 years seeing the successes we have accomplished I.e. the relationship with Mowachat/Muchowlat 1st nation is why our Coast Guard made Tahsis its home. The ATV trail from Tahsis to Zeballos with both Mowachat/Muchowlat and Ehattesaht/Chinehkint 1st nations partnerships that benefit all communities, since I arrived all I heard was Tahsis is never going to get anything done on Head Bay road, perseverance added 13 km of chip seal, building relationships with ministers and stakeholders got that done and I don't believe we stop there. The the 3 million dollars we've acquired to address our infrastructure.  We have become the top most 40 places to live. With my experience and love of Tahsis how could I walk away without sharing my knowledge and contacts and great relationships that have added so much to our Tahsis? 

2. What part of your background (experience, education, skills etc.) would make you a good person in this office? 

As to your second question, my experience,  15 years managing my husband's contracting business, volunteering has given me community knowledge and social conscience, my 7 years on council, various boards, being part of a team that has brought around 6 million dollars in grant money, Tahsis has never seen that. Since the passing of our Mayor, I have taken over her duties and appointments with Hospital and Solid Waste, Regional boards where I  speak for Tahsis best interest.

3. What is the most important issue facing Tahsis and what will you do to address it?

I believe replacing infrastructure and building a viable economy is our major concerns. Without water and sewer we have no Tahsis, I will continue to access grant funding, build a viable financial reserve to maintain and replace our sorely neglected infrastructure.  As for our economy, I want to hear from my community as to what they would like to see in their Tahsis.