Statement by council candidate Cheryl Northcott

 

Photo by Ley Langford

1. Why are you running for council?

I love Tahsis and I want it to see it continue to flourish and grow.

As an incumbent, I'm one of the two most qualified candidates running for councillor. I've been doing this job for the last two and a half years. I'm up to speed on everything that council has on its plate, and can provide continuity to residents, village staff, and outside organizations.

2. What part of your background prepares you to serve on council? 

The obvious answer is that I'm already serving on council. But that's not all I do.

I am a trustee and an executive board member for the Vancouver Island Regional Library in addition to being one of only two elected officials selected to sit on the fire services working group. I also serve as a director at large for the Tahsis Literacy Society.

3. What is the one thing council could do to improve Tahsis the most? (As in what is your priority)

The road is always a priority. As I said prior to being elected in the 2020 by-election, a safe, well maintained road is crucial for overcoming almost every other important issue in Tahsis. We're not where we need to be yet, but we've got some momentum and are making progress.


4. Any additional comments you'd like to make?

Representing the people of Tahsis has been educational, enlightening, frustrating, and most of all, rewarding. We've accomplished a lot during this term, including 12kms of new road surface and a 2.475 million dollar grant to build a new dock facility. I want more good things for Tahsis, and I'm ready, willing, and able to get straight back to work to help make them happen.