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Lloyd Smith is running in District 8, Cumberland County
Q. What’s your full name?
Lloyd C. Smith
Q. Where are you from?
I was born and raised here in Parrsboro, N.S., and I have lived here my whole life.
Q. What did you do before you decided to run for office?
I have worked at Granby Furnaces Inc.(formerly Parrsboro Metal Fabricators) for the past 27 years, currently in the position of customer service/ inside sales. In the past I have volunteered with the Parrsboro Volunteer Fire Department (20 years), Parrsboro & District Lions Club (20 years) and spent a few years coaching kids hockey with Parrsboro Minor Hockey Association.
Q. Why have you chosen to run in this election campaign?
I am very passionate about our area and its constituents. I believe I can bring much
knowledge to the table, and I stand committed to people by supporting all areas of District 8 and all their individual concerns. I have been very concerned over the past four years with decisions that have been made and the costs associated with those decisions. Just one example is the Parrsboro Sewer project, putting 400plus users in a $4,400,000 debt. Q. What strengths would you bring to council if you are elected?
I am very hard-working, honest, understanding and willing to listen to the concerns of all the constituents in District 8. I have 11 years council experience (1997– 2008) in the previous Town of Parrsboro. I am very approachable and willing to address all constituents concerns in a timely, responsible and respectful manor.
Q. What do you feel is the key
challenge facing the community/region and how would you work to address it?
There are many challenges facing our District 8 and each community is a bit different from the other. Some of the challenges that are common for each are the lack of police presence, health care, permanent affordable housing, road conditions and tax increases. Others that may be more Parrsboro related such as the debt associated with the sewer project, Aboiteau Bridge and Whitehall Bridge conditions, and also the state of the Aboiteau and surrounding area. Another challenge will be community halls that are run by volunteer community groups and the struggles they will have because of the lack of rentals and fundraising due to COVID-19.
Q. What one message do you hope gets out to the voters
during this election campaign?
I would like the residents of District 8 to know I am a very passionate, honest, hard working individual that will do whatever I can to represent the constituents at the council table.
Through this difficult time with COVID, it is more important than ever to vote, with more methods being offered in this election. Due to COVID, I will not be doing a door-todoor campaign.
Q. How can people contact you?
Home: 902-254-3831, email: lloydcsmith65@gmail.com, Facebook Page: “Lloyd Smith for District 8 Councilor”,
Lloyd Smith on Messenger, or text 902-254-4619.