Jayson Minion running for seat on Mackenzie council, promises accountability and better community engagement

Minion said his approach to local government would centre on listening to residents rather than bringing a predetermined agenda to council.

“I’m not running for council to tell people what Mackenzie needs,” he said. “I’m running to listen to the people that choose to live here, work here and raise their families here, and then get things done.”

Having witnessed the community’s ups and downs over the years, particularly through changes in the forestry sector and local economy, Minion believes his experience as a longtime resident gives him a valuable perspective on the challenges and opportunities facing Mackenzie.

He said one of his guiding principles is a belief that progress requires action.

“If we change nothing, then nothing changes,” Minion said.

While he said he does not have a personal agenda, Minion identified several priorities he would focus on if elected.

Among them are ensuring residents receive good value for their tax dollars, supporting local businesses and encouraging economic development in the community.

“I think we need to make Mackenzie great for the people that choose to call it home,” he said. “And ensure we’re getting good value for every tax dollar spent.”

Another major focus of his campaign is improving communication between council and the public, an area he believes needs significant attention.

“Vastly, vastly improve communication between the community and council,” Minion said.

When asked whether communication has been lacking, Minion did not hesitate in his assessment.

“My opinion is it’s horrendous,” he said. “And I think there’s a lot of room for improvement there.”

Minion also pointed to voter participation as an issue he would like to see addressed, noting that turnout in the last municipal election was relatively low.

“The last local election, only 26 per cent of eligible voters voted,” he said. “I think that’s terrible. Hopefully we can see a big improvement there as well.”

As the campaign continues, Minion is encouraging residents to become engaged in the electoral process and local decision-making.

His campaign slogan is built around what he describes as three key principles: “common sense, accountability and action.”

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by Adam Berls

Jayson Minion running for seat on Mackenzie council, promises accountability and better community engagement

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