ROB MURRAY: Rob Seeley is running for re-election to Canmore Council. Tell us about yourself – your background and your related experience for the job.

ROB SEELEY: I’m connected to Canmore. I have actively participated for 31 years and I’m thrilled to live and work in such a majestic place. I’d like to continue to represent and build an inclusive, safe, caring community based on equity, affordability, and livability.

RM: How many terms have you served on council so far?

RS: Two terms, so eight years.

RM: Why are you seeking a third?

RS: I like the work. I’ve worked diligently on council and represented the community with a strong and effective voice. It’s been a privilege to be part of the political landscape.

RM: What’s one of the top or the top issue that you’re passionate about and maybe some ideas you have around it?

RS: I like the palliative care opportunity for Canmore. It’s come to the fold  recently and there’s a good group working behind it. I also like Canmore’s biodiversity, I think is important to protect the wildlife for our visitors and our locals.

RM: Looking back, on the last four years on council, what’s a decision or an issue that you are proud of or you thought really went well? Conversely, what’s a decision or issue that maybe didn’t quite hit the mark, in hindsight?

RS: The planning of Canmore’s new fire hall in the Palliser area went very well. It’s being built to net zero standards and has improved access to the town and highway for better responses. I’m pretty excited about that. The existing and current fire hall was originally built with a population much smaller, about 4,500, and the town has grown to over 14,000 permanent population and another 4,000 non-permanent. I’m happy to see that in the planning process and looking forward to it coming forward to the next council. What didn’t go so well was postponing the town centre master plan, and it keeps getting pushed and delayed. I think that visioning is very important for the downtown business core, and for the town in general.

RM: How do you stay engaged with residents of the community?

RS: I’m connected to Canmore. I’ve participated in the community for 31 years. I’ve been a Canmore Rotarian for 27 years, and I’ve chaired a lot of committees. I’ve chaired the Canada Day Committee, and the Terry Fox Run for the 25th anniversary when Betty Fox visited us, so that was quite exciting. Minor hockey. I’m very involved in the community and I’ll continue to do that.

RM: Is there another part of your platform or another issue that you wanted to talk about that we haven’t really touched on yet?

RS: A fieldhouse for Canmore. It’s something that I feel is overdue. An indoor playing surface for our youth and a proper walking track for our seniors.

RM: Where can people find out more information about you?

RS: On my website. They can call me at (403) 609-1010, or email me. I’m also on Facebook.

RM: Why should people vote for you for re-election?

RS: I’ve been a strong, effective voice for Canmore, and I’d like to continue to be part of the political process. I love this community. It’s wonderful to be in such a great place and represent.

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