Lori's Goals as your Mayor

Submitted by loriackerman
on October 22, 2011 - 00:05

As your Mayor, I will work to:.

Build a safe and welcoming community. 

Create a proactive plan to grow our local economy.

Ensure Fort St John maintains a strong financial position.

Reposition Fort St John to be a leader among communities.

Let's work together and make it happen! 

Getting in touch with me these days

Submitted by loriackerman
on August 2, 2012 - 21:30

Hi all,

 

If you are looking to contact me, the fastest and most efficient way is by email at lackerman@fortstjohn.ca

 

Thanks millions!

Lori

 

Inaugural Speech 2011

Submitted by loriackerman
on December 7, 2011 - 05:05

For those of you who missed the inaugural meeting

Thank you everyone for coming out this evening.  It is wonderful to have you here for the inaugural meeting of the 2011-2014 Council.

Thank you to Judge Brian Daley – As with everything that you do, you have made this evening more special.

Thank you to Inspector Pat Egan and Corporal Shelkie.  Your presence here and witness to our oaths reminds us of the dedication and commitment that we make. 

Before I go any further, I would like to introduce you to our honourary councillor Mike Chambers.

Mike attends every open meeting of Council and he

From Garth Frizzell, Prince George, BC

Submitted by loriackerman
on November 18, 2011 - 15:06

Lori Ackerman is a quality individual. I know Lori from the technology community and from local government leadership, In both areas, I have seen her consistently earn the trust of her peers.

Lori has proven ability to lead. She will not back down until she gets all the information she needs to understand issues affecting her and those she's responsible for. Once she has the information she needs to choose, she is decisive and persistent.

She's smart!

Intersections in Fort St John

Submitted by loriackerman
on November 15, 2011 - 04:17

We had an interesting report on intersections in Fort St John today at Council.  I thought many of you would enjoy the read.  When I saw the report, my first thought was that wretched intersection at Alaska Highway and 108 Str.  Well it is #9 out of 10.  Go figure! So here it is  and if the link doesn't work for you, email me at lackerman@fortstjohn.ca

In the Admin Report, it indicates that ICBC shared half of the cost of the report; the City paid approximately $9,700 for this work.

Mea Culpa on the Saa Maa Land

Submitted by loriackerman
on November 14, 2011 - 21:06

So the issue of the land for the Energy Interpretive Centre (Saa Maa Centre) raised its head.  Who owns the land?  Did the City buy it?  These questions were asked first to Mayoral Candidates at the FSJ  Petroleum Association meeting.  I responded that the land was in progress and not yet complete.  My Council colleague Don Irwin concurred.  Then at the all Candidate forum, again it was asked, I responded and a few of my colleagues concurred. 

Why was this said?  Because I honestly believed that the land purchase was still a work in progress.  Council was planning to purchase the land.

Almost too funny to respond to .....but I must.

Submitted by loriackerman
on November 11, 2011 - 22:22

For those who are wondering what this is about with ANACK creations. It was a proprietorship that Andy had years ago. Andy used to do photography as a hobby and was occasionally asked to take photos for friends and weddings. I too had a proprietorship, Myriad Resources. That proprietorship was used for when I taught foodsafe courses. Both of these were dissolved when we started Myriad Consulting INC. after Andy retired.

Any contracts that Andy has with the NP Economic Development Commission has been won through a Request For Proposal process that can be verified by the Economic Development

Four great events this past week

Submitted by loriackerman
on November 5, 2011 - 15:58

Between coffee with seniors and council candidates, business and residents  it has not been hard to keep busy. 

The Family Hallowe'en Costume Party at the NP Cultural Centre was fabulous.  The concourse was crowded with children of all ages.  Young ones and their parents dressed up in everything from a Minion to a Princess to Cowboys and colourful witches all having a great time.  The three candidates for Mayor were asked to judge and were invited to dress up if we wanted to.  I dressed up.  It was for the children and I thought the effort was more than worth it and I had a great time!

I

Are you on the Voter List - How do you vote if you are out of town?

Submitted by loriackerman
on October 26, 2011 - 15:55

While out and about the city, I have had some wonderful discussions with businesses and residents who are excited about ensuring Fort St John is focused on moving forward.  They want a Mayor that is ready to hit the road running.  Wtih my almost 6 years as a Director with the Peace River Regional District; 8 years with BC Hydro's Peace Williston Advisory Committee; over 2 years with Regional Advisory Committee and Board Director for the Northern Development Initiative Trust; and Vice Chair for the Northern Medical Program Trust, I am that person.  For the full list of Council portfolios. 

Communication with the community

Submitted by loriackerman
on October 24, 2011 - 22:11

Lori has answered your most frequently asked questions on her website. Each day we'll be profiling one of your questions and Lori's response.

Communication with the community

It is my belief that communication between Council and the community has become limited to those who make an effort keep in touch.  It is my intention to ensure that the communication becomes a two way process by implementing the following improvements to the City's communications.

Council newsletter

An email program will be used to send out regular updates on what the Council (or an individual Councillor or Mayor)

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