A Steveston resident since 1970, Linda Barnes has raised two children in the community and has two grandchildren. Linda retired from the Richmond School Board where she worked with youth-at-risk and students with disabilities. A long-time activist in her union, she held various positions, including president. Linda advocates for affordable and accessible housing; recreation services and parks; Garden City Lands protection; and safe neighbourhoods. She is Chair of Public Works and Transportation Committee; various community groups and advisory committees. Linda is appointed to Metro's Environment and Energy Committee; and Regional Arts and Cultural Committee, who successfully developed and launched www.maxguide.org, an online arts and culture guide. Barnes is actively involved in the development of several long-term city strategies; balanced growth; climate change and adaptation; social planning; affordable housing; arts and community grants. Linda would like to see these initiatives move forward in Richmond during the next term of office.
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