My name is Kurtis McCartney, currently a self-published jack-of-all-trades. I was born and raised in Welland and attended the following schools: Champlain, Empire School, Glynn A. Green (Gifted Program), Eastdale Secondary, University of Windsor, and Brock University. In that time I took part in groups ran by Scouts Canada, Welland Soccer, and Maple Park Baseball. In high school I was involved with the Drama Club, School Band, Think Bowl Team, History Tournaments, School Newspaper, DSBN Chess Tournaments, and the "Breakfast Club" providing breakfast to students. In university, I continued being involved through the Inter-Residence Council, Students' Union, University Senate, Computer Science Club, and numerous finance and infrastructure committees. These groups work - and good people made the experiences fun.
My geek side shows when I talk about LEDs, Solar Panels, Passenger Rail, and Dirigibles. They are fantastic technologies that encourage people to question the status quo. I live in reality and hope that these technologies are not forgotten.
I believe in innovation and effort and the ability to make life more enjoyable. This includes an interest in making justice, education, and the opportunity to live in freedom available to everyone. With all hope it could mean popular support for protecting natural spaces and living at peace with your neighbours.
Alie Balan is my girlfriend and has been an important part of my life since 2006. She worked as a dental office administrator in Welland, and is currently looking for work. We mostly share leisure activities. There should be more information about Alie on her website - In 2010 I stepped into the world of Municipal Politics. My experience includes time spent at Brock University making it better place for students while keeping it financially sound. I wanted to bring the same results or better to my home town. Welland can be more, and some people that do not remember or know its strengths - infrastructure and innovation - will not see this. Great businesses start here, it can be the most affordable place on the planet to power your dreams.
In Welland I have attended public meetings in an attempt to improve access to public services. Passenger rail service, as an affordable way to commute. Inter-municipal transit, operated by Welland Transit is something I've supported since I was involved with the U-Pass at Brock University. Development of Southern Niagara, with the greenbelt legislation the time is now to clean up where we live and develop new opportunities.
Currently I can be found: Cycling, Operating/Supporting HAM Radio, Supporting Public Transit, Listening to CBC on 99.1FM or PBS on AM 970, Contributing to Wikipedia, Rocking a +100% VRMS Compliant Linux System, Riding my E-Bike, Growing Food, and helping members of my family.
