
3.4 "Having The Guts To Run A Campaign Is A Thing"
Episode Abstract
With trustee elections happening at the end of October 2026 in Manitoba, we decided to speak to someone who has served as a trustee in Winnipeg for the last four years. Our guest reflects on what motivated them to run to become a trustee, what the role actually entails, and how trustees balance the needs and interests of students, families, educators, and the broader community. We consider what would be lost if locally elected school boards are centralized or eliminated, and how trustees’ local knowledge and relationships can make a difference in the schools they represent…
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