Bobbi Wright is running for mayor of Brighton after four years on council. She says she initially wasn’t planning to enter the mayoral race, but decided to run after hearing residents express a desire for change.
Wright says her time on council has been a learning experience, and that she enjoys the discussion and debate that comes with municipal government. She also points to her experience running the Berghouse Nature Store in Brighton as another part of what she would bring to the mayor’s position.
Priorities
One of Wright’s priorities is improving communication with Brighton’s rural community. She says residents outside the urban centre have consistently told council they do not feel heard, and she would like to create more opportunities for ongoing dialogue.
Wright also says Brighton needs to carefully prioritize the major projects already underway or being considered. She supports greater public information about those projects, including their costs, timelines and progress, while looking at how the municipality can pay for them without taking on everything at once.
What Sets Her Apart
Wright says her business experience has shaped how she approaches problems and works with people. She describes herself as an out-of-the-box thinker and says customer service has taught her the importance of listening to people and making them feel heard.
She says that experience also gives her a different perspective on handling concerns and finding solutions. Wright adds that transparency and public access to information would be important parts of how she would approach municipal government.
Why Brighton?
For Wright, her connection to Brighton goes back much further than her four years on council. She grew up in the area, spent 28 years in the GTA and ultimately chose to return to Brighton when she had the opportunity to move back home.
Wright says she wants Brighton to continue growing while maintaining the small-town character that makes it feel like home, pointing to its people, natural spaces and parks as important parts of that identity. She says her goal is to help maintain that sense of home while the community changes and grows.
