Editor’s Note: Helen Benn responded to The Current’s request with the following statement about her candidacy for Councillor in Madawaska Valley:
Thank you for reaching out, and for The Current’s dedicated coverage of our municipal election.
As a local property owner since 2010 and a practitioner at the Natural Health Centre since 2017, my commitment to this Township is deeply personal. Serving our residents face-to-face daily has given me a clear, grounded window into what our community genuinely values and expects from its leadership — not in theory, but in real conversation, every single day.
When it comes to integrity, accountability, and transparency, my platform is built on what I have actually witnessed and heard firsthand. I hold a profound respect for the generations of Polish, Irish, and Kashubian families who built this community from its deep historical roots into what it is today. Preserving this unique cultural heritage is integral to our identity, and I am fully committed to protecting it. Transparency and accountability are equally essential to building a sustainable Township so that future generations can afford to live, work, and thrive right here at home.
I will advocate for governance where council decisions, budgets, and reports are clearly communicated and readily available to every resident. Integrity, to me, means answering directly to the taxpayers — bringing a disciplined, professional approach to Council and ensuring that municipal processes are fair, consistent, and held to the highest ethical standards.
Our Township deserves leadership that leads with a steady hand, a caring heart, and total transparency. I welcome the opportunity to respond to any questions your readers may have in writing, and I look forward to continuing this conversation as the campaign unfolds.
Helen Benn
Candidate for Madawaska Valley Township Council
Email HelenBennMVT@gmail.com
Telephone 613-756-1156
Connect on Facebook: facebook.com/HelenBennMVT