TimminsToday asked each of the candidates to submit a bio to introduce themselves to the voters. Here's Ward 5 candidate Andrew Marks':
It has been my honour to serve the residents of Ward 5 this past four years. Thank you! There is still work to be done to make the City of Timmins a better place to live, to work and to enjoy a quality of life that is second to none.
I have lived in Timmins all my life and the opportunity to represent the residents of Ward 5 around the council table is something that I do not take lightly. This huge responsibility requires someone with experience, dedication and a vast community knowledge to ensure we continue to grow our great city!
I am a proud life-long resident of Timmins, currently working for the Northeastern Catholic District School Board as their community relations officer. I am serving my fourth term as a city councillor, representing Ward 5 in the City of Timmins.
As a councillor, I am currently sitting as a member of the Timmins Museum board of directors, the Downtown Timmins BIA board of directors, the Cochrane District Social Services Administration board of directors, the Porcupine Health Unit board of directors, the Ontario Business Improvement Area Association board of directors, the Mattagami Region Conservation Authority board of directors, the Timmins Senior (Age-Friendly) Municipal Advisory Committee, and the Violence Against Women Municipal Advisory Committee.
My vision for Timmins is a safe, inclusive, prosperous and proud community. By working together, we can achieve this. When re-elected on Oct. 22 I will continue to work for you.
To share your thoughts, your ideas and what is important to you please call 705-360-3856, or email [email protected], send me a message on Facebook or a Tweet #voteandrewmarks. Be sure to also visit my website www.andrewmarks.ca where you can provide comments.
The other candidates running in Ward 5 are:
Michelle Boileau, Michael Doody, Karina Miki Douglas-Takayesu, Rick Dubeau, John Ivanovs, Kristin Murray, Noella Rinaldo, Cory Robin, Jean (John) Roy, Jason Sereda, Alex Szczebonski
Meet the mayoral candidates here.
