Campaign School: Shelley Carroll

Shelley Carroll, the Toronto city councillor from Ward 33 whose political career has taken her from school trustee to chair of the Budget Committee to deputy mayor, will visit to talk about her experiences in the arena — including the unprecedented attention paid to activities at City Hall in the past year.

New and returning students to Campaign School can get insights on how Councillor Carroll went from a career in banking to over a decade in the public service, what role social media has played in keeping in touch with constituents and her status as a downtown-boosting representative of a non-downtown riding.

PLEASE NOTE: These sessions start promptly at 2 p.m. and last for around 90 minutes.

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Metaviews presents a participatory series dedicated to sharing insights into political participation — from running for office, to rallying around a cause, to engaging in punditry through all forms of media.

Sessions will consist of debating, dissecting and discussing best practices, strategies and the necessary steps to succeed in having a voice heard in the political arena.

Campaign School will look at the emerging issues in both government and society, evaluate what it takes for a candidate or issue to click with voters and review lessons learned from recent political history. Whether you have entertained taking a run at public office, or just want to be a more engaged observer, each session will have something different to offer.