Terry Sheehan (shown) has withdrawn his bid for re-election to the Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board, and is running instead for a Ward 2 seat on City Council.
Sheehan, an occasional SooToday.com columnist, filed his Council nomination papers this afternoon at the Civic Centre.
Sheehan is currently employed as a training consultant with the Ministry of Training, Colleges, and Universities, Apprenticeship Branch.
He's a former general manager of Enterprise Centre Sault Ste. Marie who was seconded 13 months ago to the Ministry of Northern Development and Mines, where his duties included overseeing all Northern Ontario Enterprise Centres.
In Ward Two, Sheehan will run against incumbent Jody Curran, Mike O'Shea, John Wieczor and Susan Milne.
The deadline for nominations for both the school board and City Council elections is 5 p.m. Friday.
**************************************************************** The following is a letter sent by Sheehan to residents of Ward 2:
Dear Ward 2 Resident,
I have put my name forward to represent the residents of Ward 2 and the City as your Councilor at City Hall and seek your support.
Since 1998 I have been a trustee with the Huron Superior School Board working with parents from across the City and Ward 2 to improve the quality of education that is being delivered to our children.
My wife, Lisa (Bradford) and I were both born and raised in Sault Ste. Marie.
Since graduating from Lake Superior State University in Political Science, I have been employed in the areas of business and economic development.
This has given to me experience in working with all three levels of government, private business, and labor in seeking solutions to diversify and grow our economy.
Over the past few years our city has faced a number of problems.
A decline in population through the outward migration of youth and young families; decreased services in Health Care, City Services, and Public Safety.
For too long we have been talking about the problems, it is time to talk solutions. It is time for change. With a positive, proactive attitude together we can move our city forward. Growth is just a vote away. Vote Terry Sheehan as your Ward 2 representative at City Hall and together we will grow the City. Sincerely, Terry Sheehan For City Council Ward 2
**************************************************************** Business and development experiences - Present:
Employed as a:
Training Consultant Ministry of Training, Colleges, and Universities, Apprenticeship Branch
Two-term Trustee Huron Superior School Board (1998 to 2003) - Accessible and effective taxpayer representation in Ward 2 and the City - Passed five consecutive balanced budgets - Increased classroom spending - Improved relationships with stakeholders
Past experiences
Northern Development Advisor Sault Ste. Marie Ministry of Northern Development and Mines Worked on the following: - $6.1 million Algoma Universities Information Communication Technology Centre - $3 million City Roads Construction and Improvements - $10 million Business Technology Attraction Project - $1 million Industrial Marketing Strategy
Resource Advisor Sault Ste. Marie Tax Incentive Zone Committee
Resource Advisor Industrial Marketing Strategy
Resource Advisor to Destiny Sault Ste. Marie (Economic Diversification Committee)
General Manager, Enterprise Centre Sault Ste. Marie (A Division of the Sault Ste. Marie Economic Development Corporation) - Most Young Entrepreneurs started in the province of Ontario with Summer Company Program – (90% higher than Enterprise Toronto) - Rated number one in Ontario for Bridges to Better Business (a one-day education and training conference for business people)
Sales and Marketing Manager Algoma’s Water Tower Inn
Lodge Manager Searchmont Resort
Owner TJS Enterprises
**************************************************************** The following is SooToday.com's up-to-date listing of all local candidates in the November 10 civic elections: Mayor
Gary Bedryk
Patti Jennings
John Rowswell
Peter Vaudry
Councillor - Ward 1 (elect two)
Steve Butland
Daniel Lewis
James Caicco
Paul Christian
Andy Martens
Councillor - Ward 2 (elect two)
Terry Sheehan
Jody Curran
Mike O'Shea
John Wieczor
Susan Milne
Councillor - Ward 3 (elect two)
Bryan Hayes
Pat Mick
Kelly Marshall
Councillor - Ward 4 (elect two)
Neil DelBianco
Lou Turco
Lester Nagy
Ron Zagordo
Councillor - Ward 5 (elect two)
David Celetti
Debbie Amaroso
Duane Jones
Councillor - Ward 6 (elect two)
Larry Petingola
Ozzie Grandinetti
Frank J. Manzo Sr.
Ron Schinners
P.J. Mizzi
Andre Trahan
Jason Collins
Trustee - Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board (elect 6 at large)
John Mangone
Sandra Turco
Terry Sheehan
Bill Murphy
Wayne Thompson
Laurie Ann Aceti
Marchy Bruni
Regis O'Connor
John Caputo
Trustee - Le Conseil Scolaire De District Catholique Du Nouvel Ontario (elect one)
Louise Primeau
Trustee - Le Conseil Scolaire De District Du Grand Nord De L'Ontario (elect one)
Fernand Houle
Trustee - Algoma District School Board - Ward 1 (elect one)
William Hall
Trustee - Algoma District School Board - Ward 2 (elect one)
Harold Blackwood
Graham Lidstone
Trustee - Algoma District School Board - Ward 3 (elect one)
Karen Morin
Trustee - Algoma District School Board - Ward 4 and 5 (elect one)
Susan Thayer
Trustee - Algoma District School Board - Ward 6 (elect one)
Wanda Lee McQueen
Trustee - Algoma District School Board - Prince Township/Unorganized townships (elect one)
Larry Pallot
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