Village of Carbon resident Brian McHugh is running for a seat on the village council in the upcoming municipal election.
McHugh previously served on council, some 12 years ago, and he says Carbon is in need of some “fresh ideas” and some new members on council to revive the village.
“I hope this election brings some new faces to the council, as I look forward to developing and strengthening Carbon,” McHugh says, not only for new residents moving to the village, but also for established residents who have long been proud to call the Village of Carbon home.
McHugh is originally from Ontario and has called the village home for some 15 years, and operates the Carbon Bottle Depot alongside his wife, Andrea.
If elected, McHugh says some of his main focuses will be to give more power to the residents through amending language in village bylaws, involving residents to have their say through more town hall meetings, and providing the best services and programs for residents of all ages.
He will also look to restructure the village’s budget and debt, return to transparent budgeting, and reduce red tape to make Carbon more business friendly and attract new jobs to the area.
“I welcome every resident to voice their thoughts and motivation with me as I enjoy listening and learning from different experiences,” McHugh says.
