Delivering outcomes for Brandon isn’t new to Jordan Sisson. Not solely is he an skilled entrepreneur, operating a profitable household enterprise in Brandon since 2006, however he additionally is aware of authorities inside and outside, having served at senior ranges during the last six years. At the moment, he introduced his intention to run for the Brandon West PC nomination to interchange long-time MLA Reg Helwer, who just lately introduced his retirement from politics.
“I’ve spent a variety of time listening to Manitobans and listening to their issues. Having been behind the scenes, I do know what works and what doesn’t inside authorities, and what it takes to get issues executed,” stated Sisson. “It might be my honour to serve the folks of Brandon West and proceed pushing to make Brandon the most effective place to reside in Canada.”
Sisson has held varied roles in authorities, together with as an area constituency assistant in Brandon, Director of Regional Cupboard Operations primarily based in Brandon, Director of Stakeholder Relations and the Chief of Workers and Senior Strategic Advisor to the Premier. In his senior positions, he at all times advocated for Brandon and its significance as Manitoba’s 2nd largest metropolis. He has beforehand served as an area constituency president, regional director for the PC Get together of Manitoba and is presently the Secretary to the board for the Progressive Conservative Get together.
Throughout his time working in authorities, Jordan helped transfer many native tasks ahead, notably:
• Helped safe funding wanted for the boards within the Keystone Centre essential area, bringing it as much as WHL commonplace to permit the Brandon Wheat Kings to proceed utilizing the venue;
• Helped manage a $2.9-million funding to retire the Keystone Centre’s debt. Consequently, the Keystone Centre realized financial savings of greater than $300,000 yearly, permitting extra funds to be redirected towards capital infrastructure tasks for the entire neighborhood;
• Assisted with the rolling out of $70 million for the Brandon Regional Well being Centre, which included roughly 30 new medication beds, a brand new ICU, and a renovated and expanded Neonatal Intensive Care Unit;
• Advocated efficiently for the brand new faculty within the south finish of Brandon;
• Helped manage a $150,000 enlargement to the winter shelter at Samaritan Home.
Sisson was born and raised in Brandon, and it’s the place he and his spouse are elevating their 5 kids. Following success within the entrepreneurial world, he selected a profession in authorities to work for the good thing about all Manitobans.
“Reg Helwer was a terrific neighborhood chief, and I’m honoured to have the chance to observe in his footsteps,” stated Sisson. “There are large alternatives for development in Brandon and I do know with a powerful voice within the Legislature that there’s much more we will obtain.”
Jordan Sisson thanks Reg Helwer for his 12 years of service to the world because the Brandon West MLA. To completely give attention to the nomination forward, Sisson has taken a depart from his place on the Manitoba Legislature.
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