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AMM wants to see more municipal councill(hers)

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Published: March 14, 2012

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Municipal elections are still two years away — enough time to start thinking about a run for public office — especially if you’re a woman.

More people, period

The help wanted sign is out in rural Manitoba. In the last election 33 of the 197 towns, villages and RMs returned councils to office by acclamation. The same happened in 2006.

Rural locations

Valerie MacKay, chair of the Southwest Farm Women’s Network, was one of about 30 women at the gathering.

About the author

Lorraine Stevenson

Lorraine Stevenson

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Lorraine Stevenson is a now-retired Manitoba Co-operator reporter who worked in agriculture journalism for more than 25 years. She is still an occasional contributor to the publication.

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