October 01 Debate - Kitchener Ward 8 Candidates
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Councillor Janecki fails to respond to Waterloo Region Rainbow Coalition (WRRC) Questionnaire;
-- Survey Results
Councillor Janecki;
-- Voted against review of two decades-old flag policy.
-- “I should mention, I do have a family member who is gay as well . . .”
(City of Kitchener Council Meeting May 26, 2014 item 6.d. - Council Policy l-442 (Flag Policy))
May 29, 2014 - "Flying proud - Councillors change flag policy months after issue first surfaced" - By Heather Abrey, Kitchener Post staff
"Think before you speak" - Editorial Kitchener Post
Councillor Davey Questions Conference Spending by Council - Thursday, April, 04, 2013 - 1:01:02 PM
By Heather Abrey, Kitchener Post staff
Margaret Johnston announces candidacy for Kitchener City Council-Ward 8
KITCHENER, ON. Margaret Johnston announced today she will run
to represent Ward 8 on Kitchener City Council.
Margaret was elected as a Waterloo Region Public School Board Trustee representing the City of Kitchener in 2010. As Trustee, she served on the Special Education Advisory Committee, the Waterloo Education Foundation, and the Nutrition for Learning Committee.
As a Business Developer at the University of Waterloo, Margaret works with employers in various sectors across North America to create jobs for Co-op students. Margaret’s varied background includes many years in High Tech Account Management, Sales, Government and the Not-For-Profit Sector.
An experienced elected representative, Margaret will bring valuable experience as an engaged and in touch councilor for Ward 8. She will work to maintain and grow our thriving business community. She will promote a strong arts community which will in turn support initiatives around our growing high tech sector. Margaret is committed to ensuring the City invests in community and neighbourhoods. Margaret supports research-based policy, and urban planning based on proven models which foster community.
She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Wilfrid Laurier and a Post–Graduate Degree in Adult Education from Brock University. Margaret has lived in Kitchener-Waterloo for 24 years and in Ward 8 for 12 years. Margaret is Mother to Allie and Sydney.
Margaret will bring Proven Experience and a Fresh Perspective to Ward 8.
http://www.kitchenerpost.ca/news/kitchener-votes-ward-8-margaret-johnston/
Thursday, August, 21, 2014 - 2:02:12 PM Heather Abrey photo
Margaret Johnston
Kitchener Votes Ward 8: Margaret Johnston By Heather Abrey
Kitchener Post staff
After four years as a Waterloo Region District School Board trustee, Margaret Johnston is running to represent Ward 8.
While she enjoyed her time as a trustee, Johnston believes she will be better able to effect change as a city councillor, with an eye to both Ward 8 and the city as a whole.
“We’re lucky that we have lots of great services here already,” Johnston said of Ward 8. “With that, though, means that those services are also getting older as well. So that’s certainly something to keep an eye on.”
The area, which is close to downtown, will be facing intensification in the near future, which she says is exciting, but city council must be aware of the impact on existing neighbourhoods.
Having walkable neighbourhoods helps increase a sense of community, and in turn makes areas safer, she said.
Currently, Johnston works at the University of Waterloo in co-operative education, working with employers to create job opportunities for students. Prior to that, she worked as an account manager in the high-tech sector.
“Which basically is like doing constituency work, but for companies,” she said. “I really enjoy doing that both in the business world and as an elected trustee.”
As part of her business background, Johnston has a keen interest in ensuring Kitchener has a strong and diversified economy.
During the provincial election earlier this year, Johnston ran as an NDP candidate in Kitchener Centre. While canvassing, she says Kitchener residents were most concerned about jobs and the economy.
“It’s important for me to make sure that our economy is good here, that we keep up with the growth of our thriving high-tech community, but at the same time we’re also looking to build our manufacturing community again, and also to build up other businesses here,” she said.
“Our small- and medium-sized businesses are the drivers of our economy . . . We need to make sure that we have a place that’s thriving and friendly to do business in.”
Johnston also believes the city needs to continue growing tourism and work to keep entertainment dollars in the city through events and festivals.
In the past four years, Johnston questions how city council dealt with food truck licensing and raising community flags, such as the pride flag. She believes that food trucks bring a thriving atmosphere to the community, drawing people on weekends.
As for raising the flag of different communities, “You need to do the right thing, and I don’t think it would have been such an issue if that had been done sooner rather than later,” she said. “We owe it to our communities to recognize them and to be inclusive.”
Inclusivity is important, according to Johnston, and that includes listening to all sides before making a decision that will benefit the most residents.
Johnston has a degree in psychology from Wilfrid Laurier University and a post graduate degree in adult education from Brock University. She enjoys volunteering with her church, spending time with her two daughters, aged 22 and 19, and attending events and festivals throughout the region.
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Margaret was elected as a Waterloo Region Public School Board Trustee representing the City of Kitchener in 2010. As Trustee, she served on the Special Education Advisory Committee, the Waterloo Education Foundation, and the Nutrition for Learning Committee.
As a Business Developer at the University of Waterloo, Margaret works with employers in various sectors across North America to create jobs for Co-op students. Margaret’s varied background includes many years in High Tech Account Management, Sales, Government and the Not-For-Profit Sector.
An experienced elected representative, Margaret will bring valuable experience as an engaged and in touch councilor for Ward 8. She will work to maintain and grow our thriving business community. She will promote a strong arts community which will in turn support initiatives around our growing high tech sector. Margaret is committed to ensuring the City invests in community and neighbourhoods. Margaret supports research-based policy, and urban planning based on proven models which foster community.
She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Wilfrid Laurier and a Post–Graduate Degree in Adult Education from Brock University. Margaret has lived in Kitchener-Waterloo for 24 years and in Ward 8 for 12 years. Margaret is Mother to Allie and Sydney.
Margaret will bring Proven Experience and a Fresh Perspective to Ward 8.
http://www.kitchenerpost.ca/news/kitchener-votes-ward-8-margaret-johnston/
Thursday, August, 21, 2014 - 2:02:12 PM Heather Abrey photo
Margaret Johnston
Kitchener Votes Ward 8: Margaret Johnston By Heather Abrey
Kitchener Post staff
After four years as a Waterloo Region District School Board trustee, Margaret Johnston is running to represent Ward 8.
While she enjoyed her time as a trustee, Johnston believes she will be better able to effect change as a city councillor, with an eye to both Ward 8 and the city as a whole.
“We’re lucky that we have lots of great services here already,” Johnston said of Ward 8. “With that, though, means that those services are also getting older as well. So that’s certainly something to keep an eye on.”
The area, which is close to downtown, will be facing intensification in the near future, which she says is exciting, but city council must be aware of the impact on existing neighbourhoods.
Having walkable neighbourhoods helps increase a sense of community, and in turn makes areas safer, she said.
Currently, Johnston works at the University of Waterloo in co-operative education, working with employers to create job opportunities for students. Prior to that, she worked as an account manager in the high-tech sector.
“Which basically is like doing constituency work, but for companies,” she said. “I really enjoy doing that both in the business world and as an elected trustee.”
As part of her business background, Johnston has a keen interest in ensuring Kitchener has a strong and diversified economy.
During the provincial election earlier this year, Johnston ran as an NDP candidate in Kitchener Centre. While canvassing, she says Kitchener residents were most concerned about jobs and the economy.
“It’s important for me to make sure that our economy is good here, that we keep up with the growth of our thriving high-tech community, but at the same time we’re also looking to build our manufacturing community again, and also to build up other businesses here,” she said.
“Our small- and medium-sized businesses are the drivers of our economy . . . We need to make sure that we have a place that’s thriving and friendly to do business in.”
Johnston also believes the city needs to continue growing tourism and work to keep entertainment dollars in the city through events and festivals.
In the past four years, Johnston questions how city council dealt with food truck licensing and raising community flags, such as the pride flag. She believes that food trucks bring a thriving atmosphere to the community, drawing people on weekends.
As for raising the flag of different communities, “You need to do the right thing, and I don’t think it would have been such an issue if that had been done sooner rather than later,” she said. “We owe it to our communities to recognize them and to be inclusive.”
Inclusivity is important, according to Johnston, and that includes listening to all sides before making a decision that will benefit the most residents.
Johnston has a degree in psychology from Wilfrid Laurier University and a post graduate degree in adult education from Brock University. She enjoys volunteering with her church, spending time with her two daughters, aged 22 and 19, and attending events and festivals throughout the region.
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