About Lisa Naylor
When were you born?
Between 1946 and 1965 (Baby Boomer)
Tell our readers a bit about your professional life. What do you do for a living? If you're an incumbent candidate, what did you do before you entered politics?
I worked in front-line social services in a variety of roles over 30 years: outreach worker, health educator, mental health counsellor, volunteer program coordinator while also serving on the boards of several community organizations.
I served five years as a school trustee for the Winnipeg School Division.
I also worked privately for over a decade as a consultant, writer and facilitator on body image, self-esteem and eating disorder prevention.
As a feminist activist, I have been passionate about anti-racism, ending gender based violence, abortion access and 2SLGBTQ+ rights for almost 40 years.
What's the highest level of education you've attained?
Some university education
How long have you lived in the constituency? If you don't currently live there, what led you to run there instead of where you live?
I have lived in Wolseley for 24 years.
What is the biggest challenge facing your constituency, and how would you address it?
Folks in Wolseley, like the rest of Manitoba, are facing consequential health care wait times. Health care, together with concerns about a lack of services for mental health and addictions and a lack of affordable housing are what I am hearing about most on the doorstep. For the past four years I have raised the concerns of constituents in the Legislature; I hope to have the opportunity to implement the NDP policies that will begin to address these issues.
If elected, what will be your first priority?
If re-elected my priority will be to continue to advocate first and foremost for my constituents. There are several specific situations happening right now in my community impacting the quality of life and safety for seniors and folks with disabilities. I was working to connect folks with appropriate services right up until the day the writ dropped and I will immediately follow up the day after the election.
If the NDP forms government, I will also be engaged in implementing our platform commitments and making life better for all Manitobans, particularly fixing healthcare and doing our part to address the climate crisis.
Who are your role models in politics, and why?
My role model is my older sister, Ann Naylor, and other feminists like her who have dedicated their lives to equity and social justice. Whether in politics or any other field, these are the leaders I look to for inspiration. The traits I admire most in any leader are empathy, accountability, and decisiveness with the ability to reflect and be open to change.
Tell us something about yourself that voters might find surprising.
While I’ve lived in Winnipeg almost half my life, I grew up in a rural farming community in southwestern Ontario. Many family members and friends are still there. I understand the struggles that rural municipalities face, especially when government policy prioritizes more populated areas.
Other candidates in constituency:
Janine Gibson (Green)
Cam Scott (Communist)
Mickey Leuzzi (Progressive Conservative)
Phil Spevack (Liberal)