KISBEY - Elisa Jackson is a longtime resident of Kisbey. She and her husband Allan have lived there for over 25 years and love it.
Jackson became a council member 16 years ago and was elected for two terms. She took a break from council for four years and returned for another term, and has spent time as the deputy mayor.
This past election she decided to run for mayor, as the present mayor Kalvin Nankivell was stepping down and running for councillor.
Jackson, meanwhile, has been elected to her first term as mayor.
She is excited about her new role, and is happy to see the younger generation stepping up and taking interest in being on council. Two of the new council members are first-time members and she hopes the trend will carry on, with other elections to keep the younger generation involved.
She is honoured by the trust the people of Kisbey have placed in her, as she feels that Kisbey is more than a place to live, it is a community, and she is committed to making it even stronger.
Meetings are held the third Wednesday of each month, and she ran her first meeting on Nov. 20.
With new council members, a lot of questions were asked, and she feels that this is a good thing, although she felt a little overloaded, but she knows that this will get better in time.
Jackson’s passion is the Kisbey Recreation Centre.
“The Recreational Centre is the heart of Kisbey,” said Jackson. “It is where friendships are built, skills are honed, and memories are made. I want to ensure it continues to thrive for generations to come.”
The centre also has a playground, and it is well used all year long. The facility is used for Royal Canadian Legion meetings, the Rebekah Lodge meetings, weddings, bingos, fall suppers and more.
It is important to keep the building in top shape and the community holds several fundraisers to ensure this.
Jackson has been an active member of the rec. board for many years and hopes the younger generation will get involved in the organization.
Jackson is proud of Kisbey and hopes to continue to keep the town vibrant and full of exciting things.
