I moved to Victoria to attend college in 1983. I arrived here as a single parent of a eighteen month old child. Since 1983 I have right in the down town core of this city. There was only three years during this time frame that I moved out and lived in Esquimalt.

      I live and work in the down town, I have raised my family here and I have strong hopes and desires to become the next city council member.

      During this time period I graduated from being a full time student and single mom right into being a foster parent, a married women and becoming a recognizable community activist for issues relating to people's Human Rights being denied or being miss used. It is because of this part of life I have taken a strong stand in defending people rights and join boards such as Together Against Poverty(TAPS-8+yrs), Victoria Native Friendship Center(VNFC-6 yrs.), The Victoria Street Community Association(VSCA-4 yrs.) and join the Capital Region Race Relation Association(CRRRA-3 yrs.). I have been on all of theses agencies as an active board member wanting to make positive changes for people in my community.

      What believe I can offer to the citizens of Victoria is my own life's experiences of being on these boards, a new way at looking at First Nation people and dealing with issues pertaining to our culture.

      How I see myself for the next few months should I get elected is A) I will be one of the most busiest council members because I still believe in putting people and their needs first; because I believe we are all entitled to adequate food, affordable housing, transportation and fair wages for all public employees. B) Using our city as a role model on how to live and work with a community that might not be always living up to our standards.

****If people wish to contact me or to support me they can reach at (250)386-8376 - campaign Financer John Rooney's number. People wishing to donate to my campaign can send it to John Rooney home address 939-B Balmoral Rd. Victoria BC, V8T 1A7