states, explaining her first principle.“If you see things around you that need to get fixed or want to get fixed, you can choose to make changes.You can absolutely choose the status quo if that works for you. But if you are not actively working at changing something, if you’re not actively working at improving it, then you’re choosing to remain the same.” Her second principle drives her advocacy efforts with senior governments. “If you don’t ask, you don’t get. I just keep asking. I try to put myself out there every opportunity I have to speak about both the opportunities within the community and the challenges. I am not shy to ask for the things that we need and to make it known where our priorities are.” One of the Municipality’s most exciting initiatives is the redevelopment of the former pulp and paper mill site. This municipally owned land, located along Highway 17 near the downtown core, is being transformed with a long-term vision for mixed-use development. The Municipal Economic 9 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 07 WEST NIPISSING, ON
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