Matt McTaggart, Chelsea Rae, and Zachary Typhair are challenging incumbent Ryan Boehme.
This is a series of profiles of the candidates running in this year's municipal election in Kingston.
Today, we are highlighting the candidates running for the council seat in District 12 - Pittsburgh.
Situated on the eastern portion of the Cataraqui River, the former Pittsburgh Township is home to Canadian Forces Base Kingston as well as the Royal Military College of Canada and Fort Henry. The district combines surburban and rural communities.
Incumbent Ryan Boehme is going up against challengers Matt McTaggart, Chelsea Rae, and Zachary Typhair.
We asked the candidates why you are running for Council in Pittsburgh?
Boehme:
McTaggart:
Typhair:
Describe your platform. What do you hope to accomplish as the district councillor?
McTaggart:
Typhair:
Boehme:
Tell us a little about yourself?
Typhair:
Boehme:
McTaggart:
Rae did not respond to our request for an interview at the time of publication. She works as a birth and postpartum doula, childbirth educator, maternal and family advocate, and business owner. Rae is hoping to be an advocate for the residents in the Pittsburgh District and bring a practical, compassionate, and community-focused perspective to City Hall.
Kingston residents will be electing a new council on October 26.
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