Editor’s Note: In this Journalism Deep Dive, we do a Q&A with the Halifax Northend contenders for council. There is no incumbent running and the race will see a new face go to HRM regional council. We heard from most of the Northend candidates, but we did not get responses from Trayvone Clayton, David Fright, Virginia Hinch or Stephen MacKay.
Here is a Q&A with Evyeneia Dexter
1 . What is your occupation?
My occupation is a business owner/ hairstylist/ entrepreneur.
2. What are the three top issues in Northend Halifax?
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Top issues are affordable housing/livability, transportation/safety and development/ infrastructure
3. Why should voters in District 8 vote for you?
My experience in small business and entrepreneurship can lend well to finding creative solutions. I am balanced and direct and determined to make Halifax continue to be a wonderful place to live as we grow.
4. Do you favour the redevelopment of the Halifax Forum as a next-generation recreational facility in the Northend?
We need more services and facilities for people In HRM . I would be open to learning more about the plan to redevelop and/or repair the Forum. We cannot keep taking away recreational facilities without a plan to replace or improve current ones in a timely fashion.
Evyeneia Dexter is a candidate in District 8/Northend Halifax.
