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Tahni Fortin will run for an SD22 Trustee seat in the fall municipal election (Image Credit: Submitted photo)
Election 2026

SD22 Trustee candidate hopes to bring Lumby and Cherryville voices to the table

Sep 21, 2026 | 3:29 PM

A Lumby woman has entered the race to serve the Greater Vernon school district.

Tahni Fortin is running for SD22 Trustee for Lumby and Electoral Areas D and E in the fall municipal election.

In a release, Fortin said communication would be a key priority if elected.

“[I want] to ensure the voices of Lumby and Cherryville are heard and considered at the Board table, while also making sure the community understands the decisions being made and why,” Fortin stated before expanding on her other goals for serving the school district.

“[My] priorities include supporting student achievement, particularly literacy and numeracy, listening to educators and those working directly with students to better understand classroom needs, and ensuring limited resources are directed toward meaningful student supports. If elected, she I also looking forward to the opportunity to be part of developing the district’s next strategic plan and the 2027/28 budget.”

The candidate added she was excited for the opportunity to contribute to decisions made that impact children, families, schools and the broader community.

“I won’t pretend to have all the answers, and I don’t believe a trustee should,” Fortin stated.

“I believe the role is to listen to the people closest to the issues, ask questions, understand different perspectives, and work together as a Board to make informed decisions with every student in mind.”

Votes for the school trustees will be cast as part of the local general election Oct. 17.

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