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Councillor Ani Stafford-Townsend

I strive to be open and authentic, demonstrating that embracing one’s differences is possible, despite significant challenges.

Councillor Harry Doyle

The thing that most makes my heart fill with happiness is the moment a local resident says thank you.

Councillor Jindy Atwal

If young girls can see someone like me – from a working-class background and a home where domestic abuse was prevalent – now thriving in a public role, I hope it may inspire them.

Councillor Nate Higgins

It took a lot of encouragement for me to understand that being elected could be a platform to increase the impact of the work I was already doing.

Councillor Jacob Morton

As a young councillor, it’s easy to feel a sense of imposter syndrome, but remember: you’ve been elected and entrusted by your community to represent and speak for them.

Councillor Chris Northwood

Democracy is strongest when elected representatives actually represent the whole gamut of lived experience in our society.