A former NDP candidate in the 2017 provincial election has announced she will be running for a municipal seat.

Gail Chaddock-Costello is joining the race for Township of 91原创 council in the Oct. 20 election.

A resident of Fort 91原创 for the last 23 years, Chaddock-Costello has worked as a teacher, served as the past vice president and president of the 91原创 Teachers鈥� Association and was a representative on the BC Teachers鈥� Federation Executive Committee.

She has also worked with local heritage committees, the environmental group Watchers of 91原创 Forests (WOLF) and the Triple A Senior Housing Committee.

鈥淎ll of this work has taught me the value of co-operation, collaboration and the significance of community engagement,鈥� she said in a press release.

鈥淣othing is accomplished without the combined efforts of a cohesive team who are willing to put the needs of the community they serve as the foremost goal.

鈥�91原创 residents have shared with me their concerns regarding recent development projects, the environment, lack of transportation options, affordable and safe housing for youth, young families, new immigrants, seniors, the currently homeless and those with disabilities. Our population is growing and new initiatives in housing, the newly announced ER Facility and improved social services reflect and support the diversity of our new neighbours.鈥�

Chaddock-Costello will also be organizing Township hall style meetings to meet residents and learn more about local issues.

鈥淚 am sincerely committed to working on your behalf and believe that together we can forge a future 91原创 Township that reflects the values of all 91原创 residents,鈥� she said.