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Village of Clyde candidates focus on community

Two of the women running in the June 24 Village of Clyde byelection say being a voice for the community is one of the reasons they’re running.
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Danielle Dillman (left) and Karen Lennox (right), along with John Rollins will be on the ballot in the June 24 byelection in the Village of Clyde.

Two of the women running in the June 24 Village of Clyde byelection say being a voice for the community is one of the reasons they’re running.

Danielle Dillman and Karen Lennox, along with John Rollins, are running for the vacant council seat which opened in April following the resignation of Coun. Matthew White.

Dillman, who’s been a villager for five years, came to community for a job at Canada Post. She says she’d like to bring a fresh outlook to the five-member council.

“I talk to a lot of people during the day and I hear a lot of comments and I thought, you know what, it’d be really interesting to just know how things are run,” Dillman said.

“I think what I could bring to the community would be a fresh set of ears … I could listen to their concerns, you know, and be their voice.”

As for what she plans on doing on council, Dillman was more reserved.

“Basically, I don’t really know if I can answer that question until I get on, if I get on,” she said.

Lennox is also new to Clyde and moved to be closer to the late Allan Van Eaton, who was a close friend. She cites Van Eaton, who served on village council, as one of the reasons she is running.

“I am also interested in the town. I’ve grown to love it. People are friendly and I would like to see that friendliness continue,” Lennox explained.

“I have a good understanding of council. I attend meetings monthly and have the time to donate to this community. I have only been on committees, but I am sure I will fit in council well.”

Lennox  listed her many qualifications which would make her a good candidate: university education, bookkeeping, management and marketing certifications.

“I have a lifetime of learning and experience.”

Although she plans on spending time mostly with issues in front of council already, Lennox  does have a special interest in things which she says have been brought to her attention. She lists speed limits, community support for community events, and making sure taxes don’t go up.

Rollins could not be reached for comment before deadline.

This is the second election for a vacant seat on council in less than a year for the village. Art Purdy won a Dec. 11 byelection, defeating Chris Terry 54-16 — the byelection was necessary following the passing of Van Eaton in September 2018.

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