Saturday, September 7, 2013

PRESS RELEASE:  Sept 7, 2013







Councillor Tara McFadden seeking re-election





Councillor Tara McFadden announced she is seeking re-election as Town Councillor for the Town of Cochrane.

“Like others, my husband and I moved to Cochrane seeking a high quality of life for our family.  My time on council has been focused on maintaining and enhancing the quality of life in Cochrane, not only for my family but for everyone’s.  That is work that I want to continue.”

McFadden has a track record as a champion for growth management, economic development and community engagement.  McFadden says, “The successes I’m most proud of include the clean-up and development of the Domtar site, greater engagement with the community, the Sustainabilty Plan and of course the pathway expansions in the East End and Gleneagles.”

One of the projects, McFadden commits to delivering if elected, is the new Aquatic Centre.  “Like other families, I want to have my kids in swim lessons, a bigger lap pool and the warm water therapy open for those who need it.  Cochrane has clearly indicated that this is a priority.”

McFadden includes Political Accountability, Environmental Stewardship, Financial Management and Recreation and Culture on her 2013 Platform.  “Not only do we need to focus on what projects we’re delivering, such as the new pool, curling rink and RCMP station, but we need to focus on how we make decisions.  I’m a firm believer that engaging with the public and creating meaningful ways for our citizens to have input, results in better decisions being made.  Decisions that reflect what Cochrane truly values as a community.  We can go beyond the status quo in finding meaningful ways for citizens to be part of decision making.”

This is McFadden’s second term serving on Town Council and she was first elected in 2007.  McFadden in married with two children and is the Community Engagement Officer with Glenbow Ranch Park Foundation. 

McFadden cites her council updates e-mailed out after council meetings and her use of social media as important tools in connecting with residents and sharing information with the community.

Residents can read McFadden’s platform and council meeting updates on her blog at http://taraincochrane.blogspot.ca.  McFadden also has a Twitter and Facebook account that she uses to connect with Cochrane.

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Contact: Tara McFadden
403-519-9619
Twitter: taramcfadden
Facebook: votetaramcfadden
Blog: taraincochrane.blogspot.ca

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