Endorsements
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I have worked closely with the following individuals, who do or have had important roles in Pembina Trails and have agreed to endorse my candidacy:
- Emily Van Rosmalen, Executive Secretary to Pembina Trails School Division Secretary-Treasurer who wrote: “I am a colleague of Craig Stahlke and have had the privilege of working alongside him for many years, first in his role as Secretary-Treasurer and, for the past four years, in his role as Trustee and Vice-Chair of the Board. I have seen firsthand the knowledge, guidance, and experience he brings to his role as a school board trustee.Craig understands the complexities of school division operations, financial management, and responsible budgeting, while always keeping student education and the needs of our schools at the forefront.He is committed to ensuring that resources are managed responsibly and effectively. His combination of financial expertise, practical experience, and genuine commitment to students makes him an exceptional trustee and a strong advocate for our students, schools, and entire school community.”
- Samantha Pope, current School Trustee in Pembina Trails, Ward 1 who wrote: “I’m happy to support Craig in his campaign for re-election as a Pembina Trails trustee. As the current Vice-Chair of the Board, Craig has been a great resource for me this past year. Coming in as a new trustee, I really appreciated his guidance and have learned a lot from working alongside him. Craig cares deeply about public education, asks thoughtful questions, and always keeps students at the centre of the conversation. He is a real asset to our division, and I truly hope I have the opportunity to continue serving with him after the election.”;
- Kathleen McMillan, retired School Trustee in Pembina Trails, Ward 3;
- Ted Fransen, former Superintendent/CEO of Pembina Trails;
- Vince Mariani, former Secretary-Treasurer of River East Transcona School Division;
- Brent Pooles, retired School Trustee in Fort Garry and Pembina Trails School Divisions;
- Sue Clayton, retired School Trustee in Assiniboine South and Pembina Trails School Divisions;
- Lawrence Lussier, former Superintendent/CEO of Pembina Trails;
- Patty Antoniak, former Secretary-Treasurer of Assiniboine South School Division and retired Associate Secretary-Treasurer of Pembina Trails School Division;
- Susan Schmidt, retired Assistant Superintendent, Pembina Trails School Division;
- Joseph Ronquillo, Pembina Trails Computer Technician;
- Jaime Glenat, retired School Trustee in Pembina Trails, Ward 1, who wrote: ”During my terms as School Trustee, I was fortunate to serve with Craig Stahlke as our Secretary-Treasurer. He is respectful, acts with integrity and has demonstrated his commitment to the education of our children through more than 40 years of service with the Division. Craig’s extensive knowledge of our education system, experience in finance and administration, and understanding of policy and governance, combined with strong values and reliability, make him an excellent candidate for the Board. I encourage you to support Craig with one of your three votes on October 26.”
- Gretchen Laubach (my sister) who wrote: “I would love to endorse my brother, Craig Stahlke, not just because he is my brother but because I have known him my entire life and see him as a very upright, ethical person, He is kind but also sees things as they are. I respect him for who he is. He has concern for others.”
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