Councillor-Elect for District 2

Richmond County Municipal Council

About Lois

Born and raised on the Northside, Lois spent 30 years in public education before retiring last year. Her passion for community schooling helped connect schools in Richmond County to the communities they serve. From supporting children with disabilities to students interested in the skilled trades, Lois brought a tenacious spirit to her work.

Working in schools helps put a lens on challenges facing families across Richmond County. Lois hopes to bring that insight to Richmond County council.

Lois currently serves on boards at L'Arche Cape Breton, The Hearts of Isle Madame, and Inclusion NS. On Sunday nights you'll find her selling Jack-It-Up tickets at the BINGO in D'Escousse.

Lois lives with her husband, Mac, and son, Frankie, in what had been her grandparents' home in Poulamon. Lois also co-pawrents Best Boy Milo with her brother, Paul.

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Meet the Candidate

Effective Communicator

Principled Decision Maker

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Principled Decision Maker

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Experienced Leader

Committed to Community

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Effective Communication

Lois is an excellent speaker who is comfortable in small groups or large venues. An engaging presenter, she has addressed audiences on matters related to education and the rights and opportunities for individuals living with disabilities. Lois has experience with media, having been interviewed on controversial matters related to unionism, governance, and municipal affairs.

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Principled Decision-Making

Lois understands that reaching out for help can be hard to do. She has a solid history of being accessible to those she works with, particularly during difficult moments in their lives. Lois balances kindness with realism, making decisions that are data-informed and based on high ethical standards.

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Experienced Leadership

Lois is an experienced leader who has been responsible for human resources, operations, and financial management, in addition to leading employees, both unionized and not. She has served on several committees and boards that cover a broad array of provincial services.

Lois has a proven track record of leading change and making difficult decisions. She is most proud of bringing skilled trades' programming to Richmond County's largest high school.

Lois recently received the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Medal for leadership in education and has worked hard to build leadership capacity in Richmond County's youth.

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Commitment to Community

Lois is a lifelong resident of Richmond County and, like many, feels a deep connection to the area. She believes in service to community, particularly this community that has supported her, her family, and those around her during difficult moments.

At the same time, Lois believes that what is good for Richmond County and the Strait area is good for each small community. She is proud to support large initiatives across the county and region, as well as small ventures that make the county a wonderful place to live and raise a family.

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