"The city is abuzz" with positives, says Sloane. They include being able to secure funding for Centennial Pool and keeping local schools open---including St Patrick's-Alexandra---HRM by Design ("whether you like it or not," she says, laughing) and the potential for affordable, mixed-use housing. Moving forward she's going to work towards the getting the master plan for the Halifax Commons up and running again.

Silver: Sue Uteck
Bronze: Jennifer Watts