Through the 2017 Municipal Election season The Eagle 100.9 and Okotoks Online will be bringing you profiles of candidates to help you make an informed decision.

Tell us a little bit about yourself:

"I'm an Okotoks resident and this is something I've wanted to do for quite some time. I've worked in government for a number of years; I've worked as Town Manager in a couple of small Alberta municipalities, and I'm currently a Business Strategist with the City of Calgary. The background I've developed for myself has always lent itself to this type of role, and now I've got a little guy he's arrived recently, also the opportunity seemed right. So I'm running for councillor in Okotoks, to see if I can make a difference."

What is the main part of your platform?:

"It boils down to three things, low taxes, sustainable growth, and water supply. Obviously the summer we had made things quite clear that there's some areas in need of attention, so that's the area I'd like to concentrate on.

Why do you believe you'd make a good councillor?:

"I think I have the background to do the job and do it well, I think I have the passion to do so as well. Obviously Okotoks is doing a lot of good things, I would just like to be a part of making Okotoks even better in the future."

The Municipal Election goes Monday, Oct. 16.

Every Okotoks candidate running for the 2017 municipal election will get to opportunity to explain who they are, their platform and why they are running. The candidate profiles are posted at random. If you are a candidate and have not been contacted, please email news@okotoksonline.com

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