Candidate Profile Guide - 2021 By-Election - City of Fort St. John
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Candidate Profile Guide 2021 By-Election
City of Fort St. John | 2021 By-election Candidate Profiles 1
Introduction
To assist voters in finding information about 2021 By-election,
the City of Fort St. John has produced this Candidate Profile
Guide.
All candidates were provided the opportunity to submit a brief
Candidate Profile and photograph to let voters know about
themselves and their platforms.
The views and opinions expressed in the profile statements
are those of the candidates. The profiles have not been edited
in any way. The profiles are in the order that their nomination
documents were received.
By-election Information
The 2021 Municipal By-election will take place on May 15,
2021 to fill one (1) vacant Councillor position.
Voting Opportunities
General Voting Day
There is no need to pre-register to vote as the registration Saturday, May 15, 2021 | 8 am - 8 pm
of all electors for this by-election will take place at the time Pomeroy Sport Centre (9324 - 96 Street)
of voting. Electors must make a declaration stating that you
meet the following requirements: Advance Voting
• 18 years of age or older on general voting day Wednesday, May 5, 2021 | 8 am - 8 pm
• Canadian citizen Pomeroy Sport Centre (9324 - 96 Street)
• resident of BC for at least 6 months immediately preceding Advance Voting
the day of registration (November 14, 2020) Wednesday, May 12, 2021 | 8 am - 8 pm
• resident of OR registered owner of real property in the City Pomeroy Sport Centre (9324 - 96 Street)
of Fort St. John for at least 30 days immediately preceding Special Voting Opportunity*
the day of registration (April 14, 2021), and Thursday, May 13, 2021 | 10 - 11:30 am
• not disqualified under the Local Government Act or any Peace Villa Care Centre (8407 - 112 Avenue)
other enactment from voting in an election or otherwise
disqualified by law. Special Voting Opportunity*
Thursday, May 13, 2021 | 2:30 - 3:30 pm
Resident electors must produce 2 pieces of identification Peace Lutheran Apartments (9812 - 108 Avenue)
(at least one with a signature). Picture identification is not
necessary. The identification must prove both residency and Special Voting Opportunity*
identity. Thursday, May 13, 2021 | 4 - 5 pm
Heritage Manor (9819 - 107 Avenue)
Non-resident property electors must produce 2 pieces
of identification (at least one with a signature) to prove Special Voting Opportunity*
identity, proof that they are entitled to register in relation Saturday, May 15, 2021 | 1 - 3:30 pm
to the property, and, if there is more than one owner of the Fort St. John Hospital (8407 - 112 Avenue)
property, written consent from the majority of the property *Available only to qualified electors who are patients,
owners. residents, or staff of the voting location
Learn more about the 2021 Municipal By-election
at fortstjohn.ca/municipal-elections
City of Fort St. John | 2021 By-election Candidate Profiles 2
Councillor Candidate
JIM LEQUIERE
My name is Jim Lequiere, and I am running for City
Council in the Fort St. John Spring by-election.
A bit about me:
• 40 years living, working and raising my family in
the Peace
• Happily married for 42 years
• 2 grown children, 4 grandchildren and 3 canines
• dual ticketed tradesperson
• At times an executive board member on:
• FSJ Minor Hockey CONTACT INFORMATION
• FSJ Minor Soccer
• FSJ Minor Ball Phone
• President of The Josh Lequiere Society, helping 138 250 262 6732
local children participate in community activities.
Email
Acquired Skill Set: jlequiere@gmail.com
• Budgeting
Facebook
• Leadership
Jim Lequiere for Fort St. John City Council
• Planning
• Problem Solving
• Organizing
Top 3 Priorities
• Fiscal Responsibility
• Quality of Lifestyle within our Community
• Economic Development and Growth Opportunities
I look forward to sharing with you on my Facebook
page, Jim Lequiere for Fort St. John City Council, a
more detailed look at who I am and what I can offer
the citizens of Fort St. John. With my acquired skill
set, longstanding involvement within our Community
and my readiness to take on this challenge, I would be
honoured to elected to be your voice of choice in this
beautiful place we call home.
City of Fort St. John | 2021 By-election Candidate Profiles 3
Councillor Candidate
TOM WHITTON
As a father, spouse, and long-term resident of Fort
St. John. I have always felt a deep connection to this
community; the energy and spark that is ever present.
This connection has led me to want to add my voice
to the advocacy that is necessary for residents.
I grew up in a unique upbringing, with my immediate
family being a mixture of metis and european. My
eldest brother having a developmental disability. I
have learned that humanity is filled with diversity and
judgement. If I can use my position in the community
to ensure inclusivity in all aspects; that is my desire.
I understand the value of a dollar, as I did not grow CONTACT INFORMATION
up with wealth. I learned how to work hard and with
determination, to put food on the table and a roof
over my families head.
Phone
250 793 8975
After ten years focused on helping the community
meet their financial goals from the banking industry, I Email
now work in technology. Understanding the impacts thomasjwhit@hotmail.com
of technology mixed with financial responsibility will
allow me to bring fresh ideas to our great city. I hope Website
to work with people from diverse backgrounds and tomwhitton.com
guide us towards innovation for business, health,
engagement, and families.
City of Fort St. John | 2021 By-election Candidate Profiles 4
Councillor Candidate
JON GOSSELIN
Born & Raised resident, Father to 3 beautiful
daughters. Heavily involved in the community through
being a cofounder and ex executive of the Pheonix
Volunteer Club and co creator of Caremongering
FSJ. A family man that spends his time helping other
through volunteering in many ways and when I am
not doing that I'm spending time with my wife and 3
kids or nephews.
I am running for Councillor because this is another
outlet that will grant me the ability to make an even
bigger difference in our Community than I already Do.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Phone
250 263 5970
Email
jkritzgosselin@gmail.com
Facebook
Jon Gosslin for City Council-Community Driven
City of Fort St. John | 2021 By-election Candidate Profiles 5
Councillor Candidate
SARAH MACDOUGALL
Sarah MacDougall relocated to Fort St. John in 2007
from Nova Scotia, to accept a job with Northern
Health. She and her husband, Scott quickly fell in
love with the community Fort St. John offered,
and decided to stay and build their lives here. They
went on to have 4 amazing daughters. Her parents
eventually followed, establishing a multi generation
family here.
Sarah was employed by Northern Health for 13 years,
in a variety of roles. Initially working directly with the
public, she later moved into a role focusing on policy
development and project work. Eventually promoted CONTACT INFORMATION
to a leadership role where she used strategic and
critical thinking and an open-minded, collaborative
and continuous learner approach.
Phone
250 262 2087
Sarah enjoys being active in the community attending
local events and volunteering. She currently serves Email
as the Treasurer on the Executive Board at Totem sarahmacdougall.fsj@gmail.com
Preschool which has fed her love of budgeting and
fiscal responsibility. Facebook
Sarah MacDougall
Her interest in politics was sparked in university,
where she served on council. She would love the
opportunity to be a positive voice for the continued
growth of the community she calls home.
Sarah’s combination of experience in health care, as a
mother, committee work and as a woman would bring
a unique perspective to council.
City of Fort St. John | 2021 By-election Candidate Profiles 6
Councillor Candidate
TRYSTAN JONES
Trystan Jones is a 24 year old activist, storyteller,
health care worker and speaker. As an Anti-Racism
activist he has helped to lead/organize Anti-Racism
Protests and was recently chosen to speak at
TEDxSFU’s 10 Year Anniversary Conference this past
November. Trystan will be graduating with his degree
in Political Science this June.
Trystan grew up in Rose Prairie, just north of Fort
St. John. He spent his early childhood breed and
raising race horses, while also nurturing a love for
community theatre. Trystan’s passion for Social
Justice was ignited at Upper Pine Elementary, CONTACT INFORMATION
and stoked with debate in classes at North Peace
Secondary.
Phone
After departing Fort St John to attend Simon Fraser 778 256 6047
University, Trystan also spent over a year in Paris,
France working in childcare and as a ghostwriter. Email
Getting to travel much of Europe, Trystan got to trystanmacleod12@gmail.com
experience numerous other cultures, religions, and
people.
Today, Trystan is a health care worker. Working in
various clinics at St Paul’s Hospital in an office role,
he has seen firsthand the devastation COVID19 has
wrecked on the nation. Trystan also experienced the
dual-pandemic, the Racism pointed towards Asians
out of frustration towards pandemic measures and
lockdowns.
He knows much work needs to be done to ensure that
everyone is treated equally, and he hopes to bring
compassion, storytelling, and a whole lot of courage
to FSJ City Council.City of Fort St. John 10631 100 Street Fort St. John, BC V1J 3Z5
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