VOTE Anne Middler for Whitehorse City Council

Whitehorse - For Immediate Release

Anne Middler, business owner, recreation leader and mom, has announced she is running for City Council in the upcoming municipal election.

“I am an independent thinker who welcomes the challenge and opportunity to work constructively on an effective team to make tough and smart decisions,” said Middler.
“The City is facing pressures with growth that continues to exceed projections, and increasing financial constraints with competing priorities – from outdated water and waste infrastructure and systems, to much needed transportation improvements.”

Middler moved to Whitehorse in 2001 to pursue journalism and explore the Yukon. Since then, she has gained a wealth of experience working with local media, First Nation governments, Yukon College, Yukon Conservation Society, Yukon Historical and Museums Association, and indigenous trappers in Pelly Crossing, Tagish, Carcross and Whitehorse.

In 2016, Anne launched the Kicksled Revolution. She operates a storefront kicksled shop in downtown Whitehorse and guides ElderActive “kickscursions” during the winters. Last year, she was declared a Notable Innovator by Yukonstruct for her work introducing and promoting a new mode of winter recreation and active transportation.

Anne served a term on the Yukon Utilities Board, sits on the Yukon Chamber of Commerce Energy Committee, and is active in the community with the Downtown Residents Association and the Fiddleheads board of directors.

“Meeting the city’s growing needs and bringing forward solutions to complex challenges requires collaboration and productive working relationships within Council and with other governments,” said Middler. “I believe my experience and approach will be an asset to Council.”

The Wilderness City in the traditional territories of Kwanlin Dün First Nation and Ta’an Kwäch’än Council is a special place to be, rich in culture and nature, said Middler. “I feel grateful and privileged to live with my daughter in this community. The City must address the complex issues we face so we continue to be an exceptional and healthy place to live and raise our families.”

Anne would ensure that tax dollars are spent and investment are made in ways that solve multiple problems and hit several goals at once, from energy and food security, reconciliation, community well-being and safety, poverty and crime reduction, climate action and resilience.

Middler has received broad-based support since announcing her intention to run for City Council. She has been meeting with sitting councillors, community leaders and other key players in the city to get a deeper sense of the challenges, concerns and priorities.

Anne looks forward to talking more about her perspective on city issues, and learning about the other candidates during the campaign. She can be reached at (867) 332-4979 or on her social media, Anne Middler for Whitehorse City Council.