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Interested in running in the upcoming Municipal Election?
Former elected municipal officers, Jasvinder Sandhu and Steve Anderson, will share an overview of the candidacy process with a focus on underrepresented candidates, what to expect when campaigning, and tips on engaging with your community, strong leadership, and branding.
Steve Anderson is the former Deputy Mayor for the Town of Shelburne and Councillor for the County of Dufferin. During his time in politics, Steve was identified by the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) as a “Municipal Trailblazer.” In addition, Steve is a Senior practicing litigation lawyer with over 20 years of experience with the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) where he has received several awards for his distinguished service. Steve was recently appointed by the Federal government to serve in the role of Deputy Administrator for Ship and Rail Compensation Canada.
Jasvinder Sandhu is a former Councillor for the Town of Oakville, having served from 2018-2022. During her time in politics, she was a member of the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) youth engagement advisory board, and she currently serves as the Chair of the Healthy Democracy Project at AMO. In her professional life, she is a expert Rising Star Top 40 under 40 Finalist and a seasoned employment lawyer with 15 years of practice, experience, licensed in both the United States and Canada.
For more information and resources, visit the Association of Municipalities of Ontario.