Hello, my name is Lynn Bursaw. I will be running for the Winfield Ward Councilor position in the upcoming District of Lake Country Municipal election on October 17th, 2026. I feel honored to be a part of the Lake Country community since 2017. I retired in 2024, after a combined 37-year Nursing career with Interior Health and Alberta Health Services delivering direct patient care, transitioning to specialize in Quality and Patient Safety, Strategic Planning and Project Management for my last ten years. I'm ready with the energy, passion and skill set to contribute to our community in a meaningful way. Using my healthcare and management experience I believe that with the Official Community Plan in place along with community input and support we can achieve a sustainable infrastructure for future growth in the District of Lake Country for businesses and families to thrive. In being successful in my campaign, I would look forward to serving my community in a greater capacity.
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Asked And with that, we'll start with introductions. To the candidates, as a reminder, you have two minutes to present your introduction.
Summary Lynn Bursaw says 37-plus years of nursing work would be used to work for Lake Country. Bursaw wants to support local business, lake health, clean drinking water, farming and reasonable housing growth. Bursaw also supports getting ready for fires and floods and bringing new health care options to Lake Country.
environmental stewardship to support our lake health, to provide clean and safe drinking water, support agriculture activities for our local farming community
Asked Do you have any comments, opinions, or observations related to housing affordability? And do you have any suggestions or innovative ideas that may contribute to making Lake Country housing more affordable?
Summary Lynn Bursaw says making homes affordable for families will take planning for growth. Bursaw says other types of homes, such as duplexes, could be considered. Bursaw wants a review of what the community needs right now.
Different types of homes, such as duplexes, could be considered and require assessment of what is actually needed in the community at this time.
Asked Do you have a position, opinion, or comment related to the district's support for local farmers and need to protect agricultural land while accommodating growth, food security, and agritourism opportunities.
Summary Lynn Bursaw says there are more than 315 local farms in the community. Bursaw says supporting farmers means buying local and not asking for changes to the agricultural land reserve. Bursaw wants farmers to have a voice at the table and the resources they need, such as water.
Supporting them means buying local and not requesting changes to the agricultural land reserves that protect those local farmers.
Asked As a member of council, how will you stay informed about the needs of the community, and what will you do to ensure you remain connected to residents throughout the term?
Summary Lynn Bursaw says residents are the heart of Lake Country. Bursaw would look for chances to meet with groups and residents so people feel part of council decisions. Bursaw says events like this panel help council learn what the community wants.
I will look for opportunities to engage with groups and community members to stay informed so residents can feel a part of the Council's decision making process.
Asked If you are elected, what are a few ideas that you have to ensure that you will build trust with residents who may not know you yet, and how will you stay accountable throughout your term if elected?
Summary Lynn Bursaw says the first priority, if elected, would be to learn and understand the job. Bursaw says education has always been important and compares it to training in the medical field. Bursaw wants to move forward together and spend tax dollars to bring the most economic value back to the community.
to move forward cohesively to provide Lake Country with the most efficient use of community tax dollars to ensure every dollar will be spent to bring the greatest economic value back to the community
I retired in 2024, after a combined 37-year Nursing career with Interior Health and Alberta Health Services delivering direct patient care, transitioning to specialize in Quality and Patient Safety, Strategic Planning and Project Management for my last ten years.
What I truly believe is that our four wards can work together to provide all current and future residents with amazing opportunities for growth that meet the needs of future generations.
Asked Lake Country businesses often struggle to recruit and retain employees because of housing costs and availability. What actions would you support to increase attainable workforce housing?
Continue to provincial and federal governments to increase grants for attainable housing in areas of Lake Country that support that specific growth.
Using my healthcare and management experience I believe that with the Official Community Plan in place along with community input and support we can achieve a sustainable infrastructure for future growth in the District of Lake Country for businesses and families to thrive.
Asked How would you control municipal spending and keep commercial property taxes, business-licensing costs and other municipal fees affordable?
Review the spending and treat our money like you would in a family. There are the must haves, things that we would like and can make happen & the it would be great to have but we just can’t afford it right now.
Asked How would you address traffic congestion, parking limitations and transportation challenges affecting employees, customers and commercial deliveries?
Work with DLC planning and roads, reach out to Bylaw and enforcement for suggestions on planning when considering traffic and movement strategies.
Asked How would you ensure businesses receive adequate notice and meaningful consultation before roadwork, construction or other municipal projects disrupt access, parking or customer traffic?
Work with Bylaw enforcement to connect and meet with the businesses to address concerns prior to and stay connected during to address any problems or unexpected issues. Supply alternative parking with signage.
Asked What specific changes would you support to make building permits, development applications, inspections and business approvals faster and more predictable?
Have a contact person to assist those applicants and be their point of contact to see the process through to the end.
Asked What specific changes would you support to make building permits, development applications, inspections and business approvals faster and more predictable?
Hold ourselves more accountable to things we said that we would do to attract new businesses.
Asked How should the District work with the Lake Country Chamber of Commerce and local businesses when developing policies, budgets and long-term economic plans?
Have the best DLC liaison in position to support and ensure the Chamber of Commerce update information is included ensuring new information is included in regular DLC council meetings.
