The Town of Creston and the Regional District of Central Kootenay are pleased to announce an information session for prospective Town Council and RDCK Areas A, B, and C candidates on Thursday, August 20, from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm.
Facilitated by Christina Benty, former mayor of the Town of Golden, the session aims to demystify the roles and responsibilities of local government and elected officials, dive into leadership practices and decisions that prioritize long-term sustainability and collaboration, and explore how citizens can be active contributors to decision-making and community-building.
Christina Benty served for 12 years in local government and has over 25 years experience on numerous policy governance boards spanning health care, government, information technology, and community planning. She is passionate about leadership development, organizational culture, asset management, and community engagement and believes in the importance of cultivating boards and councils that lead by governing and not managing.
“Your Elected Officials are your neighbours, your friends, and your fellow citizens. We want to elect people who care,” said Benty. “However, caring in and of itself, is not enough. Governance takes both understanding and practiced skills. The most effective elected officials are the ones who understand the system, not the ones who blame the system.”
This dynamic and interactive session will be held at the Creston & District Community Complex and is limited to 50 attendees. Pre-registration is required.