Karen Walsh is running for a seat on council in Pembroke. If elected, Walsh plans to address the crumbling infrastructure in the city, saying it’s tough for seniors and people to get around. Walsh says she became quite concerned about the condition of sidewalks and roads, sewer mains, infrastructure issues and winter operations.
Communications is a big reason she decided to run for council and says she recently had to wait months to get an answer back from city staff.
Walsh says she would bring new eyes, new ideas and new perspective and would be honoured to represent residents on council.
She hopes to attract more people to live in Pembroke to help grow the tax base.
Walsh grew up in Ottawa, has spent over 30-years teaching with the York District Catholic School Board and retired in 2019. Walsh decided to move closer to family that lives in the Ottawa Valley and found a home in Pembroke.
Walsh is one of 15 candidates running for city council in Pembroke. Other candidates running for a seat on council in Pembroke include; Brian Abdallah, Chéla Breckon, Dan Callaghan, Andrew (Andy) Clark, Ed Jacyno, Ian Kuehl, Patricia (Pat) Lafreniere, Jason Laronde, Dorian Pearce, Andrew Plummer, Troy Purcell, Stacy Taylor, Wade Wallace, Karen Walsh and Jane Wood.
(written by: Rudy Kadlec)