Retired, June 30, 2017 from Banff World Media Festival
Banff World Media Festival, Canmore - 2001-2017
Towne Interiors, Canmore, 1981- 2001, co-founder and co-owner. Supply and install floor and window coverings: retail residential, commercial and industrial.
Kananaskis Provincial Park, April 1981 - September 1981, Head Information Officer.
Volunteer: Canmore Olympic Village 1986-1988, Alberta Winter Games, 2014, Canmore Folk Music Festival, Highland Games, Food & Friends, Rotary, kids' sports (Minor Hockey, Little League Baseball, Wrestling, football, Jack Rabbits) ; Boards: Canmore Pre-School, Canmore Folk Music Festival - 6 years, Canadian Rockies Public Schools (2004-2013); Town of Canmore: CAO Performance Review Committee, Public Art Committee (CPAC), Environmental Advisory Review Committee (EARC), Program Audit Committee, Subdivision Authority, and Bow Valley Regional Housing Authority.
In the Bow Valley since 1980, Canmore since 1984.
Seeking a second term to see some initiatives through:
- increase possibilities for affordable housing
-environmental initiatives - composting, wildlife attractants
-sustainable sensible economic development
- Three Sisters Mountain Village Developments next steps
-zoning for marijuana sales and related issues
-continue budget initiatives to stay within debt limits and increase reserves
Governance and Board experience; diligence: preparation for meetings and council; time and willingness to serve on working subcommittees (budget, policy review, CAO Review on BVRH); integrity, courtesy, intelligence, curiosity, open-mindedness.
-Trying to maintain this place as a welcoming community for young people and families, while accommodating the needs of visitors and the second-home owner population.
-Engaging citizens in dialogue; ensuring concerns are heard but explaining the eventual decisions.
There are many competing interests here; so how do we find balance yet welcome diversity?
My facebook page: www.facebook.com/EsmeComfort4Council/
email: [email protected]
Phone: 403-678-4074
I will arrange to meet any citizen who wants to discuss matters of concern.
