Intimidation not an issue for Courtenay’s young councillors

Intimidation not an issue for Courtenay’s young councillors

by | Dec 9, 2014 | Blog, News

Posted Dec 1, 2014 at 1:00 PM – Erin Haluschak Record Staff The Next Generation of Political Leaders: Following the results of the recent municipal election, reporter Erin Haluschak examines the shift of youth in local politics and the perspectives, challenges and ideas they will bring to their respective council tables. This is the second part of this feature series which began Nov. 25 with a look at Comox Valley young elected officials and the challenges and outlooks they have within the next four years. When Rebecca Lennox first thought about running for municipal politics she knew as one of the youngest candidates, her age could be either a detriment or a positive factor in her campaign. She was ready and willing to take that risk. “It’s all about perspective,” said the first-time Courtenay councillor, who, along with David Frisch and Bob Wells, are some of the youngest members of the recently-elected Courtenay council. “We are young, but we represent a growing demographic.” Along with the trio in Courtenay who were all elected under age 40, Cumberland also faced a youth shift during the recent municipal election, with councillors Sean Sullivan and Jesse Ketler elected to represent the village. It’s a shift which Lennox, 31, was hoping for, and while aware of some of the perceptions which come with a young elected official (“definitely experience comes with age”), she sought mentorship through past councillors and the Young Elected Officials Network. Lennox attended a one-day workshop for any youth interested in entering the fall municipal election, and while there, noticed a large gap in the lack of youth representation in both the...
David Frisch Interview with The Goat (Radio)

David Frisch Interview with The Goat (Radio)

by | Oct 10, 2014 | Blog, News

I recently did an interview with 98.9 The Goat, one of our local radio stations. Although we were not able to embed the full interview here on my website, I would direct you to their website to have a quick listen.   Click to listen to the interview >>...

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