Ward 2, Councillor Roxanne Carr

  Phone: 780-464-8002
Fax: 780-464-8114
E-mail:

Office location/mailing address:
2001 Sherwood Drive
Sherwood Park, Alberta T8A 3W7
Canada
Ward 2 map

Newsletters and newspaper columns

Older Adults Plan approved to meet needs of a growing population segment
Strathcona County Older Adults Plan
Recognizing the strengths that older adults contribute underlines plan's approach

Ward 2 SPARKS initiative
Printable Information sheet and application form 
A unique funding program designed to encourage community members to use their personal interests and creativity to do something beneficial in the neighbourhood.
WARD 2 SPARKS projects will energise and connect the community.

The Building Strong Communities Initiative
Printable information sheet and application form 
Supports the communities of Ward 2 in carrying out projects that address Strathcona County's social, economic and environmental sustainability issues and advance the goals identified in Strathcona County's Social Sustainability Framework.

Biography

Roxanne was elected to Council to represent Ward 2 in October 2007 and was re-elected in 2010. She has been appointed to represent Council on the following committees:

  • Accessibility Advisory Committee
  • Boards & Committees Selection Committee - Alternate
  • Economic Development & Tourism Advisory Committee - Alternate
  • Festival Place Advisory Committee
  • Information & Volunteer Centree Board of Directors
  • Library Board
  • Pioneer Housing Foundation
  • Pride of Strathcona Awards Selection Committee
  • Subdivision & Development Appeal Board

During her time on Council, Roxanne has also served on:

  • Bylaw Enforcement Order Review Committee
  • Capital Health Authority/Municipal
  • Capital Region Board Housing Committee   
  • Capital Region Vegreville Corridor Water Services Commission
  • Government Advisory Council
  • Inter-City Forum on Social Policy
  • Resolutions Committee
  • Seniors Advisory Committee
  • Seniors Management Services  
  • Subdivision Authority
  • Youth Advisory Committee

Roxanne's background, skills and practical experience are:

  • Twenty years experience in planning and marketing community activities such as:
    • Economic Development Officer, Lamont
    • Executive Director, Alberta Association of Agricultural Societies
    • Manager, Western Canada Farm Progress Show
    • Manager, Queensbury Downs Racetrack and Teletheatre Network
    • Manager of Farmfair International, Northlands Park

She has worked with hundreds of volunteer and staff to plan and implement programs for youth, family and seniors in urban and rural centres.

  • Roxanne developed long-term strategic plans for economic growth at the municipal level.
  • Skilled in facilitation, collaboration and relationship building.
  • Knowledgeable and experienced in municipal, provincial and federal government processes.

Last updated: Thursday, January 05, 2012
Page ID: 2036

County Hall: 2001 Sherwood Drive, Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada T8A 3W7