During the municipal election campaign, The Citizen sent out four questions for each of the candidates for mayor and city council to answer about their stand on various civic issues.
Earlier this month, city hall reporter Charelle Evelyn sent out a different sort of questionnaire to the new mayor and council, hoping to learn more about their personal interests and background. All but Coun. Susan Scott took part.
To find out which city councillor's favourite album is AC/DC's Back In Black and which councillor would have KFC as his last meal before his death sentence, keep reading.
Say what you will to rookie city councillor Terri McConnachie – unless it's words that don't exist – but she's pretty fearless. Here's a look at McConnachie's not-so-ancient history.
1. Book currently on your night stand (or open on your e-reader)?
The Knot Ultimate Wedding Planner as one of our daughters is getting married in September 2015.
2. Three things you'd take with you if you were marooned on an island?
My first thought was my three kids but they might have something to say about that. To be practical I would bring fresh water, fire starter and the book How to Survive When you are Marooned on an Island.
3. What is the go-to song to lift your spirits?
Here for a Good Time by Trooper. It's Canadian rock at its best and the message is pretty clear: Keep it in perspective
4. Favourite movie/TV show?
I love Criminal Minds, but don’t let that alarm you
5. What is your earliest memory?
I was all dressed up to go to a family dinner in a new dress and my mom asked me to stand guard over my baby brother while she went to grab something while changing him - and you guessed it...rule number one for baby boys that I didn’t know about yet and he ‘got me’ on my new dress. He died of what was diagnosed as crib death, just days after.
6. Least favourite word?
Irregardless. Not a real word, folks. Please stop using it
7. Ideal vacation spot?
I am drawn to anywhere that interprets ancient human history. I would rather visit ancient castles, cathedrals, and other spaces and geographical places of significance as opposed to sitting on a beach somewhere.
8. Favourite band/musician and/or favourite album?
ACDC - Back in Black
9. If you were on death row, what would you choose for your last meal?
Lasagna, Caesar salad, cheesecake and a bottle of wine.
10. What quote would you want printed with your obituary?
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.”
Margaret Mead
11. What's your favourite thing to do to unwind?
Camping at the lake by the campfire for the weekend with family and friends and a thick novel.
12. What's your favourite thing to do in Prince George?
The Huble Homestead and Books & Company are my favourite places and I love to go to all of the outdoor events, especially the [B.C. Northern Exhibition].
13. What would friends say is your most annoying habit?
I have been accused of assuming, however, I didn’t even need to ask my friends to know that, thankfully, I have no annoying habits.
14. If you could have dinner with any three people (living or dead), who would they be?
My grandparents Killian and my dad.
15. What was your first car?
1979 Plymouth Horizon
16. Which team do you root for during the FIFA World Cup?
I had to Google “FIFA World Cup”, so obviously my opinion doesn’t matter
17. Best/worst subject in school?
Best: History, English, and Social Studies Worst: Math of all genres and to date I have never had to hypotenuse or Pi anything.
18. Who was your biggest influence as a child?
My parents and Pa Ingalls
19. What's the best gift you've ever received?
My children
20. What's the most daring thing you've ever done?
I jumped solo out of a perfectly good aircraft at 3,500 feet
