VAUGHAN VOTES: Candidate profile for Lena Ibrahim

Thestar.com
Sept. 26, 2022
Brian Capitao

NAME: Lena Ibrahim

OCCUPATION: Communication and Government Relations Professional

ADDRESS/WARD: WARD 2

POSITION YOU ARE RUNNING FOR: City of Vaughan -- Councillor Ward 2

PREVIOUS POLITICAL EXPERIENCE: My career in politics and government spans over 15 years of education and experience working within the Ministerial government and Municipal Government as well as supporting election campaigns.

WHY HAVE YOU DECIDED TO RUN?

As a City of Vaughan resident, I have decided to make the decision to use my knowledge and my social and political acumen to further my work into my local and wider community. I have experienced population growth beginning with 25,000 residents in the mid 1980s to well over 100,000 today. I will use efficiency with our resources, economic development, technology and partnerships and keep Vaughan pushing barriers so we can live a healthy and informed lifestyle.

HOW WILL YOU EMBRACE AND CHAMPION DIVERSITY?

Promote and celebrate our diversity by taking opportunities to share information, and offer meaningful opportunities for growth and knowledge. Creating vital mentorship programs through community programming and partnerships is a priority.

WHAT ARE YOUR TOP THREE ISSUES?

1 & 2 Promote a healthy lifestyle through city programming and inclusivity for seniors and families and focus on places where teenagers can enjoy community space and encourage their well-being.

3 Work with the Region and Provincial government to tackle the supply of affordable housing and strengthen the resources to support existing small businesses and encourage entrepreneurship.

IF ELECTED, WHAT DO YOU PLAN TO ACCOMPLISH IN YOUR FIRST 100 DAYS?

Further relationships by working closely with community members, stakeholders and businesses. This would perpetuate a relationship where with my knowledge of politics and my knowledge of community needs to begin planning and delivery. Accountability and integrity will always be at the forefront of all decision-making and actions with the Community as my priority.