Joan champions the city’s abundant accomplishments, as she voices, “I am proud of our trails, parks and beautiful outdoor spaces. For people to want to work and live here, this is the goal. You can find everything that you need in St. Thomas.” When Joan is not immersed in her political career, she is volunteering locally, travelling, playing piano — a beloved hobby since childhood — enjoying Pokémon GO and spending time with her four grandchildren.
One of Joan’s ultimate goals on Council is to pro- vide a seamless transition as she focuses on out- standing projects, while continuing to nourish the City of St. Thomas. Born in a small Port Lambton village of 600 to 800 resi- dents, Joan is grateful to feel at home in this city. “This is a compassionate, caring community. It is important that we take care of each other and remain responsive to the needs of the people, listen- ing to others’ ideas while looking at the big picture.” With evident enthusiasm,
Joan thoughtfully expresses, “It is an honour to be on Council. I am certainly appreciative of being asked to come back on, and I do not take this lightly.” To connect with Joan, kindly utilize her jrymal@stthomas.ca email address.
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