Friends and Neighbors;

First of all, thank you for being involved in this election.

I have lived in Cochrane for over 18+ years.  I’m happily married and am the father of beautiful twin girls. I cannot imagine a better place to raise my family.  I want to ensure all of Cochrane’s children have the future they deserve.

My mother and father lived with, and passed on, a profound respect for the concept of civil service. I am running because I believe in being part of a community, not just living in it.  This is my way to contribute.

My motivation/inspirations are many.  My Canadian hero’s are Terry Fox and Rick Hansen for their ability to make a difference in people’s lives.   I have twin 10 yr old girls that I live every day trying to make a better world for them.  My last key inspiration is my brother Kevin.  Kevin’s passion is rodeo.  Kevin had an accident that resulted in him being a paraplegic.  Today Kevin is ranching using sustainable soil management techniques and just recently started riding again; he hopes of being a competitive rider.   

I have an extensive and varied skill set. I worked at a sawmill and  a pulp mill, I have firefighter training, I have been a paramedic, I have been a instructor, I have been a financial planner, I have owned  my own business, I have worked for Children’s Services as both an case worker and investigator, I have worked as an Employment Standards Officer mediating disputes between Employers and Employees and I am currently working as a Career and Employment Consultant (CEC). 

I have a Bachelor’s degree in Social work from the University of Victoria.  I was also a member of the Cochrane Planning Commission for a number of years. I have specialized training in policy.

I have skills that allow me to see the ‘bigger picture’ of how policy and planning (good and bad) can affect our daily lives.  I am a trained advocate who knows how to work within government to get things done. 

I have spent over 10 years listening to your concerns; your concerns will remain my concerns, that is my promise to you.

Thank you for taking the time to read more about me and I hope to talk with you in person one of these days soon.  Remember, regardless of whom you vote for, please VOTE.

Dan Cunin