Portage la Prairie Mayor Sharilyn Knox loves her role By Lisa Kopochinski
W
hen asked what Portage la
While she has only been Mayor for one
up. Born in Winnipeg, she was adopted
Prairie Sharilyn Knox enjoys
year, her interest in city politics was
at five days old and grew up in Shoal
most about her position, she
ignited years before when she began to
Lake, northwest of Brandon, until her
says it is the constant sense of discovery
observe Portage la Prairie for both its
Grade 11 year, when her family moved to
that it brings.
successes and challenges.
Gladstone.
“Every day as Mayor feels like a deep
“It was this combination of recognizing
“For my education, I pursued the
dive into getting to know our city on
the existing challenges and envisioning
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a deeper level – its diverse residents,
a brighter future that inspired me
thriving businesses, and the ever-
to become actively involved in
program at the University of Manitoba.
flowing stream of visitors. There’s
conversations with our leaders and,
always something new and promising
therefore, took the jump into city politics.
on the horizon, and I appreciate the
I wanted to contribute my efforts and
opportunity to work collaboratively with
ideas to help address these challenges
our community to address challenges,
and work towards a better, more
As a resident of Portage la Prairie since
foster growth, and contribute to the
prosperous future for our city.”
2012, her interest in city politics was
city’s ongoing success. It’s a position that
This academic journey provided valuable knowledge and skills that have helped shape my professional and personal development.”
ignited when she began to observe
on the place I call home, and that, to me,
Her beginnings and interest in politics
is the most rewarding aspect of being
To understand Mayor Knox, it’s best to
of recognizing the existing challenges
Mayor.”
get an idea of her background growing
and envisioning a brighter future that
allows me to make a meaningful impact
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