The Ministry of Status of Women has recently developed a guide for women considering running for municipal office in the 2017 municipal elections. The Ready for Her guide provides some general information and resources that will help prospective municipal candidates:
- Recognize the importance of diversity in decision-making bodies
- Learn about municipalities and the role of a municipal elected official
- Start planning their own election campaign
During the 2013 municipal election, Albertans elected 490 women out of a possible 1,874 municipal positions. Women hold an average of 26% of elected seats in municipal councils across Alberta. Studies show that women and men fare nearly equally in competitive elections; however, women are far less likely to run due to a number of prohibitive factors including but not limited to childcare, domestic labour, education, and work.
To access the Ready for Her guide, click here.
Enquiries may be directed to:
| Tasha Blumenthal Policy Analyst 780.955.4094 |
Kim Heyman Director of Advocacy & Communications 780.955.4079 |