TB MUNICIPAL ELECTION ABDULLAH JAMA, CANDIDATE FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL TRUSTEE NAME: Abdullahi Jama OCCUPATION: Retired school teacher ADDRESS/WARD: Wards 1 and 2 fore INFORMATION: ja abdullah@hot- 416-827-0252 POSITION YOU ARE RUNNING For: Halton District School Board trustee, Oakville, Wards 1and2 PREVIOUS POLITICAL EXPERI- ENCE: None WHY HAVE YOU DECIDED TO RUN: lam running for trust- ee to bring integrity and credibility to the board of trustees and raise the com- munity's confidence in our Abdullahi Jama photo ABDULLAHI JAMA ability tomake appropriate decisions and govern re- sponsibly. WHAT ARE YOUR TOP THREE sees L Ensuring a safe, an rassment are not toler- ated; 2. I will ensure that politicians will make cation the highest priority: 3. I will ensure clear com- MUNICIPAL ELECTIONY munication between the trustee's board, schools, and parents to secure a path for the children to suc- or ELECTED, WHAT DO YOU PLAN TO ACCOMPLISH IN YOUR FIRST 100 DAYS? I am ready to work on a team bring rms, ideas and solutions to the table that will help our public board, our staff, parents and most importantly our stu- dents. HOW WILL YOU EMBRACE AND CHAMPION DIVERSITY IN TH ROLE? our schools barrier-free and accessible, we will be teaching students what a just society can be, where everyone is able to learn, teach or give back. JOANNA OLIVER, CANDIDATE FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL TRUSTEE NAME: Joanna Oliver OCCUPATION: Public health epidemiologist (1995-2015) JARD: 25-year resident of Oakville, Ward CONTACT INFO: Website Joannaoliverdtrust- ans @eectJoanna0; joanattus eet ail.c POSITION You ARE RUNNING For: Halton District Soho Board rustee ville a POLITICAL EXPERI- ENCE: First elected in 2014, I am honoured to have served two terms as HDSB trustee WHY HAVE YOU DECIDED TO RUN? Education is the cor- nerstone of society. I've provided consistent leader- ship and been the voice of students and parents. The education system needs steadfast leadership, advo- cacy and student perspec- ) Joanna Oliver photo JOANNE OLIVER tives. I'm running to apply my two-term experience and knowledge to support our schools in educating ‘ion of glob- IF ELECTED, WHAT DO YOU PLAN TO ACCOMPLISH IN YOUR FIRST 100 DAYS? I will revisit all Ward 4 schools. I will re- engage with student trust. ees and senate to hear their perspectives and incorpo- rate their voices | into deci- will health Sitiatives for stu- dents and staff. HOW WILL YOU EMBRACE AND CHAMPION DIVERSITY IN THIS ROLE? I will advocate for an equitable and inclu- sive education for each student and for school en- i free from dis- al citizens. WHAT ARE YOUR TOP THREE ISSUES? Creating vironments to help stu- dents reach their potential to promote student and staff mental health; and fis: tening to and incorporat ing students’ and Sarai voices in decision-making while supporting and em- powering student leader- ship. crimination for students, families and staff. I will re-engage with the HDSB Equity and Inclusion Team and Senate to sup- port the diversity commit- ments in the HDSB Multi- Year and The Way For- ward plans. SIGN UP FOR OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER AT INSIDEHALTON.COM — ADVERTORIAL — Dental veneers can transform your smile. If you have crooked, broken or chipped teeth, or there is a problem with the colour or shape or spacing of your teeth, dental veneers may be an immediate option to change your smile. These very thin, semi-translucent facings are made of porcelain. Bonded securely to the front of the teeth, dental veneers are durable and natural looki What is the process for dental veneers? 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