Joan Rymal “Experience You Can Count On” Ensuring the Citizens of St. Thomas have a Safe and Healthy Commun- ity is very important to me. Our Police, Fire, Social Services/Hous- ing and Parks/Recreation depart- ments are essential to our contin- ued growth.
Christopher Staddon I’m running for two main reasons. One, I’m fairly young and because of that, for most of my life I’ve never felt like my voice ever ac - tually mattered to the people who supposedly represented me. And two, St. Thomas is quickly grow- ing and has so much potential to grow into an amazing city. But I’m worried that our current admin- istration has neither the ability nor want to use this potential to actually increase the standard of
More Long Term Care beds are needed, additional Adult Day Pro- gram spaces and increased Tran- sit options. I am dedicated, responsive to your issues, prepared and actively participate at Council meetings. I would very much appreciate your vote, on October 26, 2026, to continue to work for you and our Community on City Council. Thank you very much.
living for everyone in St. Thomas outside of the rich. Because of that, and that I know other people feel similar to me, I’m running to use my position to advocate for those who can’t advocate for themselves. Specifically, I support building government-owned and sub- sidized housing to fill the housing gap, replacing our call in advance bus system with regular buses every 15 minutes or less, adding more public amenities like benches, trash cans, and water fountains all around town, and making sure there are safe sidewalks on every road in St. Thomas. I believe that these steps would make for a more connected and healthier community that would improve the lives of everyone living here.
IT’S OUR HISTORY. IT’S OUR NOW. IT’S OUR FUTURE.
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