Norbert Schlenker

Since landing on Salt Spring in 2000, I’ve been involved in the life of the community. I love sailing and jazz and vibrant discussion with friends over a cup of coffee or bottle of wine. I have volunteered as president of the summer swim club; as the treasurer, vice-president and the president of the ArtSpring board; as the first treasurer of Islanders for Self Government; and as treasurer of the Salt Spring Island Sailing Club.

I did my undergraduate degree in computer science at Dalhousie and followed up with a Masters at Princeton. In my working life, pre-SSI, I was a software designer and programmer and then a bond trader for a bank. For two and a half years I advised Salt Spring families about their finances and investments at an investment dealer in Ganges. In 2003 I opened my own business to offer financial planning services on an hourly fee basis.

I am not a natural politician. No good looks, no full head of hair, often desperately unable to put names to faces. I do love babies though! That has to count for something.

I believe that somebody has to make the arguments you will find under Issues and Positions and ask the voters for support. This year, I am that somebody.

We need a thoughtful and balanced interpretation of the object of the Trust, both here on Salt Spring and at Trust Council. On November 15, you will have your say. I’ll be listening. And as your Trustee, I will continue to listen.

Please visit my web site:
http://www.votenorbert.com/Home.html