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Jennifer Watts was elected to Halifax Regional Council in October 2008, representing District 14, Connaught-Quinpool.
Born and raised in Halifax, Jennifer is a graduate of Queen Elizabeth High School and Mount Allison University. Jennifer is an urban and rural planner, trained at the Technical University of Nova Scotia. Her work experience includes municipal planning projects, leadership development and program planning for the United Church of Canada, and coordination of a research project for the Nova Scotia Centre on Aging. Jennifer has also worked with immigrant women on job re-entry programs. She has volunteered with children, youth and adults in schools, recreation programs and community organizations.
Jennifer has lived in different parts of Canada and the world and is a former CUSO cooperant (Nicaragua 1985-87). Jennifer and her spouse, Richard, have two teenage children.
Councillor Watts serves on the following Boards and Committees:
Environment and Sustainability Standing Committee
Transportation Standing Committee
Halifax Regional Library Board
Active Transportation Advisory Committee
Grant Committee
HRM Capital District Commission
Halifax Forum Board Commission
Downtown Halifax Business Commission
She is also a member of the Peninsula Community Council.
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