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Your Voice in Town Council

Representing All Residents of Sylvan Lake

About Shannon

My name is Shannon McDonnell. I have been married for 29 years, together we share 4 awesome kids.

My husband, our youngest daughter and two rescue pups made the move to Sylvan Lake last summer. We quickly fell in love with this place and its incredible community.

Sylvan Lake has so much to offer, but with any growing town there is also room for improvement.

In my time here, I have spoken with many residents. They have expressed frustration, feeling they are unheard, that their views and opinions don't matter. I want to change that.

My background is rooted in service-

I spent many years working as a server before moving into Healthcare as a support worker.

Through these experiences I learned the importance of listening, of hard work.

Advocating and ensuring people feel seen and valued.

Being taught how important it is to listen not just respond but to truly understand.

I believe in community based leadership, every voice matters. I believe in full transparency and that residents should know where their tax dollars are spent

Our everyday citizens are the heart of this town.

While our tourism is vital, we must also prioritize the needs of our residents.

I'm not a politician, I'm a neighbor who cares deeply and wants to serve this community.

I am committed to being YOUR voice at the council table and working hard to make Sylvan Lake the best it can be for everyone!

Let's change the future of our town together!

PRIORITIES

COMMUNITY FIRST

Every voice matters. I will listen, advocate and ensure residents feel heard at the council table. Work with the community to create smart and innovative revenue solutions.

Pursue creative,responsible ways to ease the burden of tax payers by keeping property taxes low and manageable. Seek opportunities to promote business, events and tourism.

Keeping our town fun, safe, beautiful and thriving.

TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY

Open honest communication is the foundation of trust. I will work to keep residents informed, accessible and involved in decision making. I will ask those hard questions, and look for the solutions that are in the best interests of the residents and the town. Tax payers deserve to see where their hard earned tax dollars are being spent.

Create a working together environment.

SAFETY AND SECURITY IN OUR COMMUNITY

I will work to ensure Sylvan Lake is a safe and welcoming place where families can thrive and residents feel secure. Working with all the community partners in town to create opportunities for our youth, security for our streets and connection to our neighbors.

Protecting our beaches and common spaces so they remain clean, safe and welcoming.