Cher Cunningham — Midland Ward 3
I moved to this ‘big city’ from Elmvale in 1992 as a young mom. I have been in ‘Sunnyside’ since 2001 — raising kids, raising grandchildren, commuting, teaching, growing a business — life in God’s Country.
In my careers from entrepreneurship, to faculty at Georgian College, I have been in a variety of leadership roles in which I have developed skills in communication, collaboration, facilitating dialogue, conflict resolution and negotiating agreement.
My experience as volunteer host of Politically Speaking on RogersTV helped shape my desire to be involved in the community. This is where I first started my journey into municipal politics. I began engaging regularly, not only with the local political players, but also with the issues and processes involved. As I broadened my understanding and involvement, I came to realize that there is a real need for deeper, better informed, community engagement.
I am passionate about listening and ensuring that people’s ideas and concerns are heard. I also care deeply about responsive accountability — providing updates and progress reports in a transparent fashion and on a regular basis.
That’s why I am all about:
• Two-way communication that educates and listens
• Collaborative ‘Strategic Vision’
• Measurable outcomes in planning
• Proactive reporting of progress
My understanding of the responsibility of governance was formed at RogersTV and Toastmasters (where I have held roles at the local, area, division and district levels). Unlike running a business per se, governance is a position purely of public trust. It requires setting aside your own agenda and working with the existing structure of policies and bylaws to best serve the needs of community members. When members are engaged and heard they feel — and in fact they are — respected, and it’s in that way that relevant, community-focused change is effected.
Let’s work together to prepare Midland for the growth and opportunity ahead with a focus on solutions, results and accountability.
Cher Cunningham
1208 Everton Rd.
Midland, ON L4R 5J2
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