Trish Mandewo, who runs a Tri-Cities business consulting firm, has announced she will run for Coquitlam city council in the Oct. 20 municipal election.
Mandewo is the CEO of Ubuntu StratEdge, which specializes in culture and diversity, and co-founded the non-profit Women's Collaborative Hub Society.
In making her announcement, Mandewo said she will be stepping down from her position on the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce executive. She is also a member of several Coquitlam committees.
Mandewo, 50, said she will focus her campaign on pro-business economic development, community engagement, affordable housing, fiscal responsibility and intergenerational care.
