Shellie Gudgeon Answers Our Questions

Shellie Gudgeon is running for Victoria City Council. She's never run before, but has been active for quite a while in the Quadra Village area, where she owns Fifth St. Bar and Grill. She is running as an independent, her website is here and here are her answers to our skill-testing questions:

Q: Why are you running and why should I vote for you?


A: I am running for City Council because I will be a strong, experienced and independent voice for neighbourhoods and for local businesses. I believe in giving back to my community as an individual and as a local business owner.
You should vote for me because as a member of City Council, I will be committed to serving Victoria, accessible to its citizens, and accountable for my decisions.

Q: What issue is most important to you and why?


A: I believe that the critical issue facing our community is the need for greater collaboration with residents, businesses and advocacy groups at City Hall as well as a need for greater openness and transparency. More co-operation and communication among the various levels of our municipal government is one of my key goals.

Q: What's something people don't know about you?


A: That I contribute to and support many diverse causes in the city. As a concerned citizen, I also regularly attend public meetings involving city concerns such as sewage treatment, protection of our waterways, waste disposal, our transportation system and many other issues and problems that are facing our neighbourhoods and communities.

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