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Valerie Russell announces candidacy for North Cowichan council
Valerie Russell has announced her candidacy for a seat on the North Cowichan council. A resident of the Cowichan Valley for over half her life, Russell brings a background in science and education to her campaign.
Her academic credentials include a B. Sc. in Genetics from UC Berkeley and a master’s degree from the University of British Columbia, where she studied forests and climate change. Her professional experience includes roles as a teacher and principal.
Russell’s platform focuses on several key community issues: managing housing growth in alignment with the Official Community Plan, addressing aging infrastructure, and maintaining affordable property taxes. She also emphasizes environmental protection, specifically the preservation of the Municipal Forest Reserve and agricultural lands. Additionally, she advocates for improved services and safe housing for unhoused individuals and those struggling with addiction.
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Cowichan Valley · North Cowichan · UC Berkeley · University of British Columbia · Valerie Russell
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Russell supports the preservation of the Municipal Forest Reserve.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Russell holds a B. Sc. in Genetics from UC Berkeley.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Russell aims to address issues regarding unhoused individuals and addiction.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Russell advocates for housing growth to follow the Official Community Plan.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Valerie Russell is running for a seat on the North Cowichan council.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Russell completed a master’s degree at UBC studying forests and climate change.