Wheatland County resident Janet Kanters-Shmorong is one of four candidates running for the Division 1 seat on Wheatland County council.
She has lived in Wheatland County for some 15 years, and lived in Strathmore, southern and northern Alberta, as well as British Columbia previously.
“(Current Division 1 Councillor) Jason Wilson was a strong advocate of smaller government, lower spending and increased personal responsibility, and I share those values,” said Kanters-Shmorong, noting she wants to hear from Wheatland County ratepayers, especially those within the Division 1 area, to represent the issues raised in her platform.
Kanters-Shmorong has worked as a reporter for community and daily newspapers and as an agricultural journalist and has reported on various municipal and provincial boards, committee, and meetings during her career in media.
“I believe in transparency and objectivity when it comes to letting the public and constituents know the issues and challenges within a community and municipality,” says Kanters-Shmorong.
She says ensuring economic development and diversification are key to ensuring a robust county.
“If elected, I will strive to create a welcoming and viable business environment within Wheatland County, all the while ensuring our healthy and sustainable agriculture industry remains strong.”
