Bill Syrik confirms council candidacy in Neepawa

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Published on Wednesday, July 25, 2018

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Bill Syrik is the first new candiate in Neepawa to announce his intentions in the 2018 municipal election

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When the candidates for the 2018 Council Elections submit their registration, they’ll be greeted by a new face at the starting gate.

Although Bill Syrik is considered a relatively new resident of Neepawa, he is no stranger around town and excited to be a part of the thriving community. “I wanted to waste very little time in getting myself registered for the elections, because I wanted to make the most of the time between now and election day to reach out to people and hear their concerns, and let them know that there’s a new name to watch for on the ballots”

A wealth of experiences

Born in Winnipeg, Syrik has lived in various cities and towns in Western Canada including Calgary, Vancouver, the Okanagan, and the Narrows. After running his own bookkeeping business in Plano, Texas for several years, he decided to return to Canada in Aug. 2017 to be closer to his son, daughter and granddaughter in Winnipeg. Currently, Syrik works as payroll manager for Hylife Foods. As an individual he’s an avid sports fan and music lover.

Shifting attention to government

Syrik’s never held a government seat before, but his experience in getting involved in various organizations makes him confident he can become a vital addition to council. In Manitoba alone, Syrik has been involved in several organizations including Kelvin Community Center, where he served as sports director, boxing coach, youth dance committee, vice president and president. He also served as the promotions director for the Manitoba Amateur Boxing Association and assisted with the formation of the 3-on-3 Basketball League in Winnipeg. Locally, he has been volunteering with the Neepawa Natives, working on filling roles at games, and serving on the board of directors as interim finance director.

“What drives me is being able to make a positive impact in the community. I will bring that same passion in council should I be elected.”

Although Syrik is the first candidate to register for the upcoming election on Oct. 24, he expects the ballot to be filled with plenty of names to choose from.