There was a large turnover at the board because seven of the 12 trustees didn\u0027t run again
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Aziz says she has a good idea of what parents are concerned about after knocking on hundreds of doors. She carried a big notebook to write them all down, from complaints about cancelled buses to concerns about health protocols at schools in the COVID era.Article contentShe said she plans to “clear her calendar for the next four years,” working nights and weekends on trustee business.
Aziz was given a boost by an endorsement from the trustee in Zone 2 last term, Christine Boothby. She also had support from trustee Justine Bell, who urged people to vote for Aziz because “she is running on a progressive platform to prioritize health and safety, equity, diversity, inclusion and active communication.”Article content
Four of the Ottawa-Carleton school board candidates endorsed by Horizon Ottawa were elected, including Aziz, and three were not. Presley works in real estate and describes herself as an environmental and social justice advocate who is a volunteer for her community association and school council and as a shop steward.Article content