Oct 09, 2014


cf whan sherryCouncillor

Sherry Whan – eliminating a communication gap

Sherry Whan was raised in Parham, and moved to Crow Lake Road 12 years ago.

She had worked as an Educational Assistant for the last 23 years, mostly at Hinchinbrooke School, and she is now working at Granite Ridge Education Centre.

Among her community activities she is the treasurer for Central Frontenac Softball Association.

With her children being older now, she finds she has time to focus on something new, and has turned her attention to municipal politics.

“What I have noticed over the years is that there is a huge communication gap between the municipal office, the council, and the community. People don't feel they have the knowledge or the awareness of where their tax dollars are being spent. People also feel that when they address council for whatever reason, there is not follow through afterwards.”

It is her commitment, if elected, to make sure that if people come to her with questions she will try and find answers for them.

“I want them to know their problem is being addressed,” she said.

She is concerned that there is a lack of cohesion between the districts in Central Frontenac and would like to see council take a lead in putting an end to the divisions.

She said that while she supports septic inspections, she is a bit wary of a mandatory system.

“I would support it, because it is such an important issue for our area, but I'm not even comfortable saying I support the program unless there is some assistance for people who can't afford the inspection or the costs that might come as a result,” she said.

She would like to see the township come forward in support of local bus companies in their dispute with Tri-Board transportation.

“When you talk about the economy of the area the fate of those companies is important because they are all local businesses that contribute a lot to the township. It is something Council should address,” she said.

Although new to politics, she brings a fresh perspective to council and an understanding of how the community relates to council and the township.

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