December 1st, 2021

School board trustee to run for NDP in Kitchener-Conestoga

KITCHENER —WRDSB Trustee Karen Meissner will run for Ontario’s New Democrats in Kitchener-Conestoga in 2022. Karen Meissner is an experienced board trustee, small business owner and community advocate.

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MPP Catherine Fife (Waterloo)

“Karen is exactly the type of person we need at Queen’s Park, she’s a fighter for an inclusive & strong public education system and knows what it’s like to run a small business. Instead of Doug Ford’s cuts to education, health care and services families rely on, the Kitchener-Conestoga community could have someone like Karen who will support families. We’re excited to have her as part of the Kitchener-Waterloo NDP team, and we know she is dedicated to delivering results for the families of Kitchener-Conestoga.”

Karen Meissner, NDP Candidate for Kitchener-Conestoga

“I am excited to represent my community and to fight for a better Ontario for all families. The Ford government has made life more difficult for working families. From the cost of housing and basic items like groceries and gas, to cuts to services families rely on like public schools, autism supports and health care, we all deserve better than what we’re getting from this government. I’m committed to standing up for the families in this riding and with Andrea Horwath and the Ontario NDP team, we can invest in the services that make life better in Kitchener-Conestoga.”

Biography

  • Meissner has been a WRDSB trustee since 2018, is a former small business owner and professional photographer, and is currently studying at Wilfrid Laurier University.
  • Meissner is a fundraiser and volunteer for Kate's Kause, a charitable organization committed to Angelman Syndrome awareness and inclusive accessibility community projects.
  • Meissner is an avid volunteer, investing her time with the Business Education Partnership and the KW Multicultural Centre.
  • Meissner grew up in Waterloo and has spent 14 years in Kitchener-Conestoga, where she lives with her husband and three kids.