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Family Matters on Council

Women & Politics

Dec 4, 2014
4 min

Family Matters on Council

This week, we welcomed in a new City Council. One that, in the eyes of the public, represents broad change from our previous Council. We have 11 new Councillors, many who come from community-based backgrounds, several who ran grassroots campaigns, plenty that are young, and all who are keen. What we don’t have is greater representation of women and diverse communities on our Council. We elected four women; Maureen Cassidy, Anna Hopkins, Virginia Ridley and Tanya Park, and

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Women & Politics

Nov 18, 2014
2 min

Call for applications: Board Members

Women & Politics London is recruiting two individuals to serve as board members. Joining our board of directors is a one-year commitment, with the possibility for extension. Board memberships take effect as of January 2015, and the expected time commitment is 1-2 meetings (2-4 hours per month), in addition to working group meetings as required. While we encourage applications from all people who identify as women, we recognize the importance of a diverse leadership team, an

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The London Plan: We Need a Gendered Lens

Women & Politics

Jun 25, 2014
4 min

The London Plan: We Need a Gendered Lens

On behalf of Women and Politics London, I want to state my support for the London Plan and also commend City Staff and Council on their extensive work in engaging Londoners. This forward-thinking plan for our city is the result of a thorough and focussed engagement process that I enthusiastically applaud. The London Plan There is much to like about the plan and the vision it sets out for London over the next 25 years. There is a strong commitment to diversity and inclusivenes

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My first trip to a city council meeting and what I learned

Women & Politics

May 15, 2014
3 min

My first trip to a city council meeting and what I learned

Have YOU ever been to a council meeting? Well I hadn’t been either until May 6. That’s when I came out to Women and Politics first ‘Council, Coffee & Cushions’ event. Over the course of the evening, as I sat and watched council debate issues that included London’s food trucks, I observed a few things. Here’s what I learned. It’s more fun and less intimidating with a group. I’d like to give a huge thank you to Women and Politics. Knowing I could meet up at a familiar location

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Women & Politics

Apr 10, 2014
2 min

Women’s Campaign School: what we learned

On Saturday close to 40 Londoners come out to our first Women’s Municipal Campaign School at Goodwill Industries to learn about the ins and outs of running and volunteering in a Municipal campaign. With the leadership of experienced City politicians Joni Baechler, Judy Bryant and Gina Barber, we heard about the importance of communicating your candidacy, the logistics of running a campaign, fundraising ideas, legal requirements and more. Members of the media were also present

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