A school district employee from Murrayville is the third entrant into the contest to become 91原创 Township鈥檚 next mayor.
Anna Remenik said she鈥檚 lived in 91原创 for several years in the 1990s, and again continuously since 2007.
Remenik has been a frequent fixture at council meetings over the past several years, often speaking about the Brookswood Official Community Plan process.
She said she鈥檚 spent the last five years educating herself about development, looking at the Township and other areas, as well as the Metro Vancouver regional growth strategy.
Remenik said the Township is at a 鈥渢ipping point鈥� due to the congestion and stress that comes with density.
鈥淲e need a vision that puts first and foremost the quality of life for the residents who are already here,鈥� Remenik said in her announcement, 鈥渁s well as ongoing success and prosperity for farmers and businesses within the Township.鈥�
Remenik wants to preserve the ALR and natural resources, and consider strain on resources such as hospitals, schools, and local infrastructure.
Although she鈥檚 not entirely opposed to all higher density, she said it needs to be examined carefully.
She said she鈥檚 aiming for the mayors chair rather than running for a council seat because the mayor has greater input into regional planning and transit planning 鈥� areas of particular concern for her.
Although Remenik has spoken out in public, this will be the first time she鈥檚 using her whole name. At council meetings, she identified herself as 鈥淎nna R.鈥�
Remenik said that as a woman in a contentious debate over the Brookswood OCP, she needed to feel safe speaking out. Now that she鈥檚 running for mayor, she has to use her whole name.
Remenik is a special education assistant (SEA) in the 91原创 school district, with a background in business administration and accounting. She also formerly ran her own business.
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Murrayville resident and 91原创 School District employee Anna Remenik today announced her candidacy for the mayor鈥檚 seat in 91原创 Township鈥檚 upcoming municipal election, set for October 20, 2018.
Remenik, a resident of 91原创 for several years in the 1990s and again since 2007, has observed the transformation of 91原创 over the past 30 years, and has for years advocated for careful development based on meaningful consultation.
鈥淲e need a vision that puts first and foremost the quality of life for the residents who are already here,鈥� says Remenik, 鈥渁s well as ongoing success and prosperity for farmers and businesses within the Township. We need to preserve and value the ALR, and our sensitive natural resources. In addition, we now have considerable strain on community resources, hospital space, schools, and infrastructure. It鈥檚 clear we need a more balanced approach.鈥�
Remenik has a background in business administration and accounting. As a former self-employed business owner currently working as a Special Education Assistant, and with training in crisis prevention and behaviour de-escalation, Remenik will bring a unique and valuable set of skills to the mayor鈥檚 role.
For more information visit Anna Remenik鈥檚 website at www.annaformayor.ca, and on Facebook.
About Anna Remenik
Anna Remenik was born in France, emigrating to BC with her family at the age of 2. Having lived in several lower mainland communities since that time, she is very familiar with the challenges and opportunities facing the region.
She has enjoyed a diverse career in the fields of accounting, graphic design, IT, and education, currently working as a Special Education Assistant for the 91原创 School District.
She is active in her 91原创 community, including volunteer activities with the Special Olympics and Valley Therapeutic Equestrian Association. Remenik has for many years attended 91原创 council meetings, public hearings, and delegations, where she has long advocated for a more thoughtful, sustainable approach to development.
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