By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland
Local activist, entrepreneur – and Cobourg councillor – Nicole Beatty has announced her intention to seek the Liberal nomination in the race to be the next Northumberland-Peterborough South MPP.
The Cobourg-born and -raised advocate has worked for positive change and collaboration through a list set out in her announcement Friday morning. This includes work on the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority board, co-founding the Cultivate Festival, volunteering as executive director of Local Food for Local Good, and as CEO of her own community-development and project-management company.
Over many years on volunteer boards and working for non-profits and local charities, she has helped raise more than $30-million for various local, national and international causes.
“I’m proud to call the Northumberland-Peterborough South riding my home,” Beatty said.
“I believe my community work, business experience and leadership roles make me a strong candidate to represent my family, friends and neighbours, championing issues that affect their quality of life.
“My decision to run in provincial politics is the best way for me to give back to a community that raised me and to help contribute to its future and the people that live here.”
Another lengthy list in Beatty’s announcement was a number of “key pillars” central to her campaign
Enhancing supports for front-line and essential workers
Attracting new industries that provide living-wage jobs
Investing in youth
Facilitating partnerships to build mixed-use housing and inclusive communities
Protecting agricultural land and supporting farmers
Reforming policy that puts small buisnesses at the forefront of our communities
Strengthening broadband infrastructure and transit networks
Advocating for environmental sustainability and conservation
Building capacity for education and mental-health resources
Remodelling long-term and at-home care so seniors can live in dignity and comfort.
Author: Cecilia Nasmith
