Posted by Teresina Raiola on November 7, 2008, 9:41 am, in reply to "Vote for Mary!"
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Mary is ...
a strong, capable leader
hard working and committed
an independent thinker
a team player representing and working for all residents
Goals and Priorities
Long and short term financial planning
Secure other levels of funding for the Multi-Centre project
Promoting a safe, vibrant, active community for all residents
Establish a sustainable Community Planning Council
West Quesnel Land Stability mitigation
Enhanced capital re-investment plan for water, sewer, and roads
Marketing the City of Quesnel and region including bike, trail networks, and accessible tourism
Secure Phase 2 Trades & Technology at the Quesnel campus
Work towards an accessible and inclusive community for seniors and people with disabilities
Biography
Mary and her husband Butch have lived in Quesnel for 30 years. They have 3 grown children and two grandchildren. Mary was a former Licensed Practical Nurse at GR Baker Hospital, and a former retail business owner for 18 years.
Mary gives many hours as a volunteer back to the community. She is a founding member of the Quesnel 2000 Sunrise Rotary. Mary in her spare time loves to garden and play a round of golf.
Accomplishments
Three terms on Quesnel City Council
Former CRD Director
Member of Minister’s Council on Employment for Persons with Disabilities
Liaison on Business Improvement
Area, Chamber of Commerce and Neighbourhood Associations
Chair, Communities in Bloom Committee (2007 National Winner)
Quesnel 2010 Spirit Committee Chair
Spirit of BC Advisory Committee Member
Communications Committee Member
North Central Municipal Association President and Executive Member 2001–2008
Union of BC Municipalities Director 2004-2008
NCMA Measuring Up The North Steering Committee Chair
Liaison for Quesnel Measuring Up and Inclusion Committee
2007/2008 Pacific Salmon Foundation Quesnel – Dinner Chairman
Community Involvement
Founding member of Sunrise 2000 Rotary Club
Former Steering Committee Member of Quesnel Community Foundation
Former Director and Executive Member, Chamber of Commerce
Past President of the Shiraoi Twinning Society
Former Director Palliative Care Assoc.
Host Chair, BC 2000 Winter Games
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