Ron Burton is a Burnaby Citizens Association school board candidate seeking re-election:
Born and raised in East Vancouver and educated in Burnaby, Ron Burton has lived in the city for more than 30 years. His commitment to working with the community to build a stronger and more effective public education system has been a hallmark of his service as a Burnaby school trustee since first being elected in 1987.
Ron's long term experience, combined with his comprehensive skills for listening, building consensus and acting on important initiatives, is an asset to the district in meeting the current and future needs of Burnaby's students as they prepare for their roles in the community.
Working together with parents and staff, and on trustee committees, Ron brings a wealth of understanding and a record of success that meet the challenges of developing effective policies, procedures and guidelines within the restraints of difficult budgets.
Ron is running for re-election for, as he describes, three good reasons: "I believe that my experience will serve the board well in these economic times. Having been through both good and bad times, I have learned what the priorities of the parent and student population are and how we can best serve them with dwindling resources.
"I also believe that I have been able to work with all senior governments, and that has enabled us to access funds that are not always readily available, and this serves our community well. Finally, I believe I have made a difference and continue to make a positive contribution to our strong education community in Burnaby."
