Introducing Reed Clarke
Meet Reed Clarke, who is running to join our City Council in Ward Nakota Isga. We have asked all candidates to share their thoughts on the Edmonton Public Library through a short questionnaire. Here's what Reed had to say.
Q&A with Reed Clarke
What is your favourite library memory or experience?
Taking my boys (now 7 & 10 yrs old) and my mom to one of the first days that the Milner library was open. The faces of my kids when they saw that giant interactive wall filled with dinosaurs was something I will never forget.
What is one book you think everyone should read and why?
"Leading with the heart" - Mike Krzyzewski
This book is about so much more than basketball, it's about how to bring people together to accomplish anything!
It is a must read for anyone who is in a leadership position or wants to leader people and an any organization.
What vital role does EPL play in a thriving and vibrant Edmonton?
EPL is something everyone in this city should be incredibly proud of - EPL enables knowledge finding for anyone in the city and all you need is a free library card! This is a welcoming space that allows people to be and learn as they would like.
If you could be any fictional character, who would you be and why?
I would have to go with Sherlock Homes based on the novels from Arthur Conan Doyle. I would be amazing (and fun) to have his sense, attention to detail and keen observational skills. Plus the stories you could tell would be next level!
What is the biggest lesson you’ve learned at your local library?
The biggest lesson I've learned at EPL libraries are just how many services they provide... and how much people from every walk of life use the EPL on a daily basis, its beyond impressive!
If you could host a program at the library, what would it be about?
My dream is to host a EPL Speaker Series with Savanna Bananas founder, Jessie Cole. He is an incredible speaker and shows how you can take a crazy idea and make it a success if you just follow your heart.
Learn More About the 2025 Municipal Election
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