Chilliwack – In a Facebook posting, Former Chilliwck-Kent(Cultus Lake) MLA Kelli Paddon endorses Katie Bartel in Chilliwack School Trustee By-Election. Bartel. Laurie Throness and Shane Kooyman are the other candidates for the March 1 vote.
I am proud to endorse Katie Bartel for the Chilliwack SD 33 School Board election. As a community leader, advocate, and former MLA for Chilliwack-Kent, I know firsthand the importance of strong, compassionate leadership in shaping the future of our schools – and have seen Katie’s effective approach and dedication in action! But most of all, as a mom I know how important representation is to the learning, inclusion, and safety of all our kids. Katie’s vision is one that resonates deeply with the values we hold dear in our community: prioritizing advocacy, fostering a culture of belonging, and championing collaboration. Katie’s commitment to ensuring that every student feels they belong and every voice is heard is exactly the kind of leadership we need. Here in Chilliwack we are fortunate to have someone like Katie stepping forward to make our schools stronger and more inclusive for every child, family, and educator. I am incredibly grateful for her dedication to our youth and our community, and I have no doubt that she will make a meaningful impact on the future of Chilliwack’s education system.