Mayors group

Mentoring mayors program initiated by Fraser Lake mayor

Nov 17, 2022 | 2:04 PM

FRASER LAKE – Four years ago this month, Sarrah Storey was elected Mayor of the Village of Fraser Lake. A year later, she led an online mentorship group for female mayors.

The foundation of the group began with a group of female mayors from the north.

According to Storey, the support coming from the group helped some mayors navigate through some challenging issues.

The mayors’ group meets in person or online and focuses on ways to stay connected and lift each other up.

“The mental health of elected officials is just as important as the mental health of other people. And I really found that this group supported each other in different things, whether it was bylaws, to do they have any resources on hiring a new CEO, or you have any resources on just little tiny things that made a difference.”

Sarrah Storey Mayor, Village of Fraser Lake

Storey says there are plans to expand the support network for those elected officials in regional districts and councillors.