My name is Cheryl Thomas and I ask for your support as I run for the position of Area ‘A’ - Wells Gray Country regional district director.
Along with my husband Jim, our three children and our grandchildren, I have lived in the North Thompson Valley since 1975. I have been interconnected with many of the activities that are the fabric of this Valley, mainly as a volunteer and occasionally as a contractor. Over 35 years of service I have tried to influence policy development that would benefit valley citizens.
I have worked valley wide:
• with a focus on food and water issues;
• as part of the Sustainable Watershed Committee that is mapping the valley for on-line use;
• by helping create the NT Food Action Plan;
• to support the Aboriginal community;
• as a representative on Aboriginal Engagement community table;
• by helping the Literacy and Success By 6 initiatives - I sit and work on the programs’ community tables;
• with my understanding of the Wells Gray Tourism Plan and the Clearwater Economic Development Plan, the NT Food Action Plan. I am open to working with the two district municipalities, First Nations and individuals to implement these plans.
I sat on the Wells Gray Country services committee prior to incorporation and am on the public advisory committee for the TNRD’s Solid Waste Management Plan
Presently I am the alternate director for Area B and so am a familiar face at the TNRD board and work well with TNRD staff.
I am concerned about the environment, using ‘green energy’ techniques and care about future generations, and have attended symposiums, conferences and meetings to develop my understanding.
As your regional district representative I will continue to service the valley, with a focus on Area ‘A’ - Wells Gray Country’s needs and services. I appreciate the good ideas that you have already suggested, and think these need to be discussed and developed. If I am not the successful candidate, I will turn this information over to the Wells Gray Country services committee.
I believe in people working as a Team. This is the real way to move ideas and ideals into action and reality: The word TEAM stands for “Together Everyone Accomplishes More”. I invite you to help me to be a part of the team that envisions a vibrant, healthy, happy future for this valley.