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Zara MacKay-Boyce

Green candidate for Rothesay

A collaborative, community care approach that prioritizes people thriving within their community.

Candidate Platform - Rothesay - 29

Affordability - Accessibility - Accountability

Accessibility and Local Services

Rothesay Residents have the right to live and thrive within the borders of our municipality. My goals include restoring and improving local services that have been cut, such as mental health services.
Developing a public transit or rideshare system so that services are accessible and affordable.
Continuing to develop 3rd spaces for community improvement, and marginalized communities, such as the KV Public library or KV Oasis, and creating new spaces such as a newcomers centre.
Support for small businesses to allow services to remain in Rothesay.
End systemic issues relating to education and healthcare by starting at the top - creating scholarships for low-income students and international students to receive post-secondary education in healthcare and education.

Affordability

Permanent rent cap, reforming the property tax system, support for retrofits and solar electricity.
Looking at creation and maintenance of community housing, as well as support for upgrading existing structures for more new home owners to enter the market.
Creation of communities for senior citizens that include healthcare, gardens, and a tiered care and support system.

Healthy Environment and Environmental protections

Legislation to provide all New Brunswickers with the right to a healthy environment.
Protections and access to outdoor spaces, especially for children, including the Kennebecasis River and other integral waterways.

Addressing Systemic Inequalities

Reinstate the original policy 713, that includes protections in the best interest of the children.
Call for a review of outdated education and information that may be harmful, and work on revamping curriculum.
Working with newcomers to address racial inequality in areas like employment, education, renting and purchasing homes.
Support for new Canadians - including developing community and 3rd spaces.

A right to Healthcare for all

Create incentives for health care practitioners to live and work in Rothesay, including learning grants to train new medical professionals, wage increases, and improved facilities.
Mental health education, care and support increases.

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Biography

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Passionate and professional, Zara seeks change for Rothesay. A Business Consultant with experience in strategic planning, education, tourism, fundraising and more, Zara will work with community leaders for a collaborative approach. She lives in Rothesay with her kids and dogs.

A passionate and professional individual, Zara grew up in the Village of Fairvale - now part of Rothesay. Like many young people in New Brunswick, Zara moved away, feeling that Rothesay was not somewhere that she could thrive professionally or personally as a member of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.

Moving back 8 years ago with their kids, Zara recognized the benefits of the town as well as the need for change. Committed to that change, Zara has been working and volunteering with local businesses and non-profits as a Business Consultant and a board member, and taking after her grandfather to pursue politics. She's also worked in outdoor adventure and education, travel and tourism, fundraising, and many other areas that give her a unique understanding of environmental issues, communication, global issues, and infrastructure.

She has a diploma in Small Business Management in Outdoor Adventure from Algonquin College, a degree in Applied Management from UNBSJ and is committed to learning and listening.

Zara currently lives in Rothesay with her two kids and two dogs. She hopes to see you out in the community and welcomes conversations, questions, and how you would love to see Rothesay Grow with the Green Party.

Reason for running

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Rothesay needs a leader that is building a community where everyone can thrive. Where youth have opportunities and feel safe: Seniors have access to healthcare and transportation: Families have quality education and services: Newcomers have access to resources and community.

After moving back to Rothesay 8 years ago, I decided to commit myself to looking into the reasons why I left; so other New Brunswickers (like my kids) wouldn't have to. We live in a beautiful place; I want to help make it more inclusive, affordable, accessible and localized.

My priorities include improving local services and accessible transportation, creating affordable living solutions, supporting Healthcare for all within our community, protecting the natural environment such as the beautiful Kennebecasis River systems, increasing education and creating support for minority groups.

I want to have a collaborative, community based approach with accountability in all actions, working with community groups and experts to find solutions to systemic issues facing Rothesay and New Brunswick as a whole. I recognize that change can be overwhelming and am open to any and all conversations with voters regarding my goals, policies and ideals.

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