BY-ELECTION Fall 2022 resignation
With the resignation of Deputy Mayor Larysa Luciw on October 12-2022 at 11.45am the by-election procedures will now be implemented and the website updated as the municipality navigate this issue. Updates will be posted here.
2023 Municipal By-Election
HANNAH Clayton
Some of you may know me as the picture guy, the owner of the massive blue mastiff or the resident who records and "chases" down people that steal my neighbours catalytic converters.
Leading up to nomination day it appeared we would not have the same amount of candidates in this election that we previously had before, despite being in dire need of reputable representation as we have some major decisions on the horizon that require attention.
Although we are the most highly populated Summer Village in Alberta, we seemingly have only a small pool of interested and competent candidates to choose from willing to commit to these 4 year terms that require a significant amount of responsibility. With this in mind, our council is comprised of 3 positions with 2 experienced individuals currently elected as Mayor and Deputy.
At this point in time, Sandy Beach may benefit in the long term by electing someone new who possesses the required aptitude, ethics and ability to contribute a fresh but fair perspective. Having completed 2 apprenticeships, an occupational designation and a significant amount of specialized training in safety and leadership, I am confident in my ability to provide this for the remainder of the term in place of the official who recently resigned shortly after the start of their tenure.
I currently work for Alstom/Bombardier and have been in numerous industries and roles, including but not limited to; Turbine Maintenance at Genesee Power and Syncrude, construction projects at University of Alberta, Edmonton International Airport and Edmonton Police Headquarters, as well as contract work with the Canadian Military and Federal Government.
I mainly specialize in safety sensitive, critical work and have worked in remote locations like Baffin Island where I required 24/7 armed escort because of polar bears, the Yukon Gold Mines or the Diamond Mines in NWT, one of which is beneath a lake. I have been a part of large crews where I was required to motivate a diverse workforce which required a flexible style of leadership that provides transparency and 2 way communication to all participating parties.
I was born in the Yukon and grew up on a reindeer farm where I learned simple yet effective transferable life lessons like the value of honest, hard work and leaving your campsite better than you found it. I have since been in Alberta for over 20 years where I completed my Red Seal/Journeyman Industrial Mechanic and Welding qualifications. I have been with my magical masterpiece wizard of a wife Erica for 12 years now who grew up in Onoway, she is also a dual trade Pipefitter/Plumber and National Construction Safety Officer currently serving as the Secretary for our communities Sun and Sand League.
We have been in Sandy Beach for 3 years where I have also been a member of the Fire Smart Committee, we also own a recreational property 10 minutes northwest of Sandy Beach on Kakina Lake that we have enjoyed for the last 7 years. My wife and her family's construction company played a major part in bringing the Wild Water station to our village, she also has a family member who is currently Councillor for Lac Ste Anne County that was previously the Mayor of Onoway.
I am not going to whisper sweet nothings into your ears like I want to see new walking trails or a multi use community arena, I do however want to hear your feedback or ideas on relevant matters so we may take all factors into account when making considerations for our community.
If elected, I plan to thoroughly research any information or issues put before me to promote unbiased insights that can assist residents in finding common ground when conflicted with opposing opinions so we may make logical and informed decisions together.
I would hope to learn as much as I can from our current council and residents so we may have numerous competent members in our community that are ready to assist others or assume the roles and responsibilities of council positions when needed in the future.
I would not be looking to reinvent the wheel or go scorched earth as a few others may think is the way to invoke some change around here, but I do agree that some changes and continuous improvements may be needed and can be beneficial. I would employ an approach that is similar to one taught to those learning how to weld, it is best to change one parameter at a time in order to fully comprehend the cause/effect of the action and to avoid any radical outcomes caused by severe changes in the multiple variables that make up the full equation.
Sandy Beach has a small yet unique range of demographics and we must ensure fair representation and equal consideration to all, this requires extra patience and engagement from everyone involved when dealing with so much diversity. Leading by example, being reasonable and working together will help provide us with the creative solutions needed to solve our complex issues.
I believe we have a solid foundation here in Sandy Beach with well established and positive relationships involving many of our residents and neighbouring communities, I would like to maintain and build on that respect, cooperation and communication with all who share Sandy Lake.
Respectfully,
Clayton HANNAH
John HELLINGS
Check back for more information during Fall 2022 - Nomination and Election Day should be nailed down by the November Regular Council meeting.