Bridget Mearns
Bridget Mearns is the executive officer of BILD Lethbridge Region and a second-generation politician. Born in Lethbridge, Alberta, Mearns is the daughter of former Lethbridge-East MLA Bridget Pastoor. On July 22, 2021, Mearns announced her candidacy to become Lethbridge's first female mayor.[1]
Education
Mearns graduated from Catholic Central High School. Mearns received an executive management MBA from Royal Roads University and a BA from the University of Lethbridge. She also holds a diploma in French language from the University of Rouen in France.[2]
Career
Beginning in 2009, Mearns worked for Lethbridge & District Exhibition on local development until 2018. She was also involved with the Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce as a member of the advisory board and a member of Team Lethbridge at this time.[2]
From 2014 to 2015, Mearns worked on the Alberta Strategic Tourism Council for Alberta's Minister of Tourism.[2]
From 2010 to 2017, Mearns served two terms on Lethbridge City Council as well as many city council committees.[2][3] During her time on City Council, Mearns had many notable accomplishments, including advocating for the creation of a curb-side recycling program and changing the term 'alderman' to 'councillor' in an effort to further gender equality.[2]
Since March 2018, Mearns has worked as the executive officer of BILD Lethbridge.[4]
Mayoral Race
Mearns announced her mayoral candidacy on July 22, 2021, in an effort to become Lethbridge's first female mayor.[5] Mearns stated in her mayoral announcement that her experience as the executive officer of BILD Lethbridge prepared her to tackle some of Lethbridge's most pressing issues, such as affordable housing.[1]
Advocacy
Mearns has been outspoken about her support of the growing Indigenous population of Lethbridge, noting that she believes that "there is more that the City can do in raising cultural awareness, working together with the support services like Sik-Ooh-Kotoki and Aboriginal Council of Lethbridge, to ensure Aboriginal residents enjoy full citizenship and the city is a welcoming inclusive community for all."[6]
Mearns has also publicized her support for tackling homelessness and the current opioid crisis while supporting local businesses and building a safer community.[5]
Personal life
In her free time, Mearns enjoys running, hiking, and curling.[citation needed]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Gunn, Connor. "Bridget Mearns running for Mayor of Lethbridge". Lethbridge News Now. Retrieved 2021-07-24.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 "About | Bridget Mearns For Mayor | Lethbridge 2021". Bridget Mearns. Retrieved 2021-07-24.
- ↑ "Polls show Bridget Mearns elected as Lethbridge's newest city councilor". Global News. Retrieved 2021-07-31. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "Home construction industry has taken significant hit, says BILD". The Lethbridge Herald. 2020-05-26. Retrieved 2021-07-31. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Bridget Mearns running for Mayor of Lethbridge". bridgecitynews.ca. Retrieved 2021-07-24.
- ↑ admin (2013-09-22). "Bridget Mearns". www.lethbridgeaccountability.ca. Retrieved 2021-07-24.
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