in Chatsworth, Grey Highlands, Southgate, West Grey
February 22, 2024
A new online learning event is scheduled for March 5, 2024 at 7:00 pm with the theme Building Positive Connections: Keys to Successful Encounters with Council, Staff and the Public. Events like this are one way electHER Now, a non-partisan volunteer organization, is working to achieve sustainable gender balance of elected municipal officials in Grey Bruce.
“Politics is not solitary work. Building bridges through positive connections with the public, municipal staff and our political colleagues benefits us all,” says Carol Merton, Owen Sound Councillor and electHER Now co-founder.
The event will feature a panel with Dr. Olive Yonge (PHD, RPsych, Coach and Distinguished University Professor Emeritus), Chatham-Kent Councillor Allyson Storey and Georgian Bluffs Mayor Sue Carleton, moderated by Southgate Councillor Joan John and followed by a question and answer session.
“I am a firm believer in mentoring others — particularly women — to be more successful than I. It is not easy work and requires courage, vulnerability and honesty on both our parts,” says guest panelist Dr. Olive Young.
One of electHER Now’s goals is to support elected women to thrive in their roles on council and encourage them to seek re-election after their first term. A recent electHER Now survey of elected officials identified communication and conflict with other council members, staff and the public can be a challenge for elected officials.
The online event is open to all with an interest in the topic. Tickets are available on a 'pay-what-you-can' basis online at electhernow.ca/events.
electHER Now is a non-partisan volunteer organization determined to achieve sustainable gender balance of elected municipal officials in Grey Bruce. This group is led by women and supporters with current and past political experience willing to work hard to achieve this shared vision. More information about electHER Now can be found at https://www.electhernow.ca/ or on Facebook and Instagram.
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