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October 28th 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide\">Experience, Leadership, and Commitment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"alignwide wp-block-paragraph\">For more than 30 years, I have been a dedicated advocate for public education and the families of Transcona. <br><br>First elected as a school trustee in 1992, I have built a reputation for listening carefully, communicating openly, and always putting students first. I understand that a Trustee&#8217;s role is to serve as a strong link between the community and the school division, helping families navigate the education system while ensuring local voices are heard. My decades of experience, deep knowledge of governance, and thoughtful leadership have made me a trusted and sought-after mentor to Trustees across Manitoba.<br><br>Throughout my years of service, I have remained guided by a simple principle: making decisions that are in the best interests of students, staff, families, and the community while balancing the affordability of our taxpayers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium is-resized has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"97\" src=\"https:\/\/www.colleencarswell.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Footer-300x97.jpg\" 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