A sixth person has joined the race for New Westminster school trustee.
Queensborough resident Gurveen Dhaliwal is the latest candidate to announce she is seeking a spot on the local school board. While not a parent herself, she believes schools are an integral part of the community and something “everyone should be invested in,” notes a press release.
“I care deeply about schools and we have the opportunity to make them more supportive, to increase transparency for families, and to champion inclusivity. I’m committed to promoting mental health and wellness, fostering environmental stewardship, and increasing communication with families and students,” she said in the release.
Dhaliwal would like to see the school board tackle enrolment growth in Queensborough through upgrades to Queen Elizabeth Elementary School and Queensborough Middle School. She’d also like to improve public engagement and work to implement the new curriculum.
“From young families to seniors, engagement is always a challenge but recognizing some of the barriers people may face – be that language, cultural, or economic – and adapting accordingly can make a big difference for the entire community. Creative approaches and a fresh perspective are exactly what I will bring to the school district,” she said.
Born and raised in New Westminster, Dhaliwal is the current chair of the Queensborough Special Programs Committee. She works as a constituency assistant for Burnaby-Lougheed MLA Katrina Chen. Past work experience includes Citizenship and Immigration Canada and Transport Canada.
Dhaliwal is seeking an endorsement from the New Westminster and District Labour Council.
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Seeking New Westminster and District Labour Council endorsement:
Gurveen Dhaliwal
