Ward 1

Wednesday, April 29 5:30 – 6:30 – Kent Street Playground Friday, May 1 12:00 – 1:00 – Royal Road Park Monday, May 4 5:30 – 6:30 – Adney Street Park Thursday, May 7 5:30 – 7:30 – Royal Road Elementary School outdoor classroom

I have been dividing my time visiting door-to-door among the different areas of Ward 1: Royal Road, Sunset Drive, Clements Drive, and Douglas. The houses in some areas are more spread out than others, and there are some really long driveways. I’m getting in shape! I probably will not make it to every door. But I want to talk to you. So for the next couple of weeks, I’ll be spending some time in our ward’s green spaces. I hope you’ll stop by if you can. If it’s raining, please check back for an updated time. If these times don’t work for you, let me know. I can accommodate. Saturday, April 25 12:00 to 2:00 pm – Douglas: this is for residents of this area, hosted at a private residence. Please message me for details. Monday, April 27 5:30 – 6:30 – Gilridge Crescent Playground: open to all Wednesday, April 29 5:30 – 6:30 – Kent Street Playground: open to all Friday, May 1 12:00 – 1:00 – Royal Road Park: open to all Monday, May 4 5:30 – 6:30 – Adney Street Park: open to all ...

Did you know? You can now vote in person at the returning office at 25 Alison Blvd. Accessible options available. (Monday - Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., or Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) Election day (May 11) 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Join me and my fellow Ward 1 candidate for a Meet and Greet this coming Monday. Monday, April 20th from 5:30 to 7:30 pm in the Nashwaaksis Middle School cafeteria. Big thanks to Jessica at ASD-W for helping to secure the venue.  I am hoping to have one more event the following week. I will post when the venue is confirmed.

Today was a great day. I put up a few signs and visited some residents in Ward 1. So far what I'm hearing is that people in the amalgamated Douglas do not feel like anyone is listening to their needs and concerns. That's why I'm here. I am officially a candidate for Ward 1, and I look forward to meeting and chatting with more of you over the next few weeks. You can always reach out to me by email: heatheroconnellward1@gmail.com or on my Facebook page: Heather for Ward 1

I’ll be walking around your neighbourhoods this week, and I hope to have some good conversations. If I miss you, I’ll leave a bookmark at your door with my contact information. Who am I? I grew up in Douglas, and have lived in Fredericton for 52 of my 54 years. I’ve been with my husband for 26 years, and we have 5 kids and 2 grandkids (with another due any day!) I was a school teacher for 24 years. Then a stay-at-home mom. I was also a stay-at-home Grammy to my two grandsons for three years. My youngest graduated from high school last year. Throughout my life I have been a voracious reader and writer. I am a member of book clubs and writing groups. I read and review books on Bookstagram @jeatherhanereads and Goodreads. Last year I created a writing contest for unpublished writers, the Julia Stewart Memorial Short Story Contest , in memory of a good friend. Through it all, I have lived in Fredericton. I moved back to Douglas last year to retire, but something is calling me to r...