Environmentalist joins race for Cobourg council

A self-professed environmentalist entered the race for Cobourg council, saying she is concerned about the rapid expansion of the town.
Judi McAllister, 63, is a part-time dietary aid at the Golden Plough Lodge and is a member of the Cobourg Labour Council, an organization made up of unions and labour groups in the town.
She is worried about growth occurring too quickly and the lack of sufficient infrastructure. She pointed to the increase in traffic around the town as an example. An avid cyclist, McAllister said roads need to be repaired and more bike paths should be created to encourage motorists to leave their cars at home.
This will bring an importance issue to the forefront. With McAllister running for council, she will be able to ensure environmental issues will not be ignored. While other candidates may have positions on this vital issue, having someone with this high level of interest will mean those seeking office who wish to fluff off environmental concerns will not get an easy ride.
It was refreshing to also see how she handled questions around policing and the seniors' centre. Many people running for office tend to respond off the cuff to some issues only as a way to make it look like they are knowledgeable about a host of issues, Instead, McAllister took admitted she has not formed any position on these two significant issues.