KENORA— Kenora City Council announced it will be hosting a workshop for residents wishing to run for council in the upcoming fall election.
Interested candidates wishing to run in the next municipal election to be held, Oct. 24, 2022, can now register for a free candidate information virtual workshop entitled, So You Want to Run for Council with Fred Dean.
Residents are given two options. Option 1 runs Tuesday, May 2, from 6:30 p.m., to 8:30 p.m. while option 2 runs Wednesday, May 11, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Attendance is virtual which requires that you sign up with Heather Pihulak, City Clerk at (807)-467-2295.
The virtual event will feature Fred Dean a lawyer who acts exclusively for municipalities across Ontario and municipal associations. He works with elected officials and senior staff to provide them tools needed to make effective decisions on behalf of their communities. He has been one of the facilitators training members of council and heads of council on behalf of the Association of Municipalities of Ontario since 2002.
The municipality encourages potential candidates, spouses or partners, and anyone interested in learning more about local government to register. Topics will include, among others, the roles and responsibilities of council and staff, the public’s role and the difference between governance and administration.
The event is free and everyone is encouraged to attend.
