Candidate record
Board record and past elections
- Ran for Welland and Pelham's Niagara Catholic trustee seat in 2022; received 949 votes to Paul Turner's 2,805.
Background and community work
Background
- Retired speech and language pathologist; worked at Bethesda in Thorold, supporting people with developmental disabilities and training caregivers.
- Listed as president of the St. Alexander parish Catholic Women's League.
Priorities and campaign
Priorities
- In 2022, called for Catholic faith to run through all school subjects.
- In 2022, supported extra attention to basic skills after pandemic learning gaps and keeping parents informed about their children's education.
Campaign contact
- Campaign email: irmaruiter@yahoo.com.