August 28, 2026

Every four years, something interesting happens.

Thousands of people apply for what might be the hardest job application process there is: municipal politics.

Imagine applying for a position where your resume is public, your interview lasts at least eight weeks, everyone gets to ask the questions, and your references are essentially the people you’ve worked with, served alongside, and represented.

No pressure, right!

When I first ran for Kingsville Council in 2022, many residents didn’t know me. Four years later, there are certainly more people who know who I am, but there are still plenty of residents I haven’t had the opportunity to meet.

So early in this campaign, I thought it made sense to share my “resume.”

Not because credentials make someone the best councillor. But because when you’re asking people to trust you with important decisions affecting their community, I think they deserve to know your background.

My Professional Background

I have spent more than 20 years working at the University of Windsor in a variety of roles supporting students, academic programs, recruitment, communications, events, and strategic initiatives. Today, I work in the Office of the Dean and serve as the Recruitment & Outreach Coordinator for the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. 

Throughout my career, I’ve developed budgets, coordinated facilities, managed projects, built partnerships, prepared reports, and most importantly I have supported thousands of students to reach their goals. 

I earned a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature and Language from the University of Windsor, along with minors in Communications, Media & Film and Sociology so I consider myself a Humanist.  I want to believe that humanity will prevail and if we all show up as our best selves, hopefully we can see some change for the good in the world.  

Municipal Experience

Over the last four years, I have had the honour of serving as a Kingsville Councillor.  During my term, I’ve participated in budget discussions, strategic planning, policy development, committee work, and countless conversations with residents. I’ve reviewed reports, asked questions, weighed competing perspectives, and worked to make decisions that I believed were in the best interests of our community. 

Being a councillor has reinforced something I already believed: there are rarely simple answers to complex questions.  Good decisions require preparation, research, collaboration, and a willingness to listen to different viewpoints before making a decision.

Community Involvement

Long before I was elected, community involvement was a big part of my life.

Over the years I’ve served as:

• Board Member, Little Tomatoes Children’s Theatre
• Board Member and Secretary, Kingsville Music Society
• Board Member and Secretary, Jack Miner Migratory Bird Foundation
• Board Member and Volunteer, Highland Games Committee
• President, Harrow Women’s Hockey Association
• Member of the Town’s Tourism & Economic Development Committee
• Member of Women United
• Co-Chair of the University of Windsor United Way Committee
• Executive member and Secretary, CUPE Local 1393

I believe communities are strongest when people step forward and get involved.

The Roles That Matter Most

Of course, resumes only tell part of the story.

I’m also a wife.  A mom raising two children in Kingsville.  A daughter with retired parents who call Kingsville home.  A volunteer.  A goalie mom.  An arts advocate.  An ally.  A neighbour.  A taxpayer.  A resident who experiences the same challenges, celebrations, opportunities, and frustrations that others do.

Those experiences shape my perspective every bit as much as my professional background.

My 2026 Campaign

If I had to summarize what I bring to the role of councillor in three words, they would be:

Experienced: One full term on Council has given me valuable insight into municipal government and the decisions that shape our community.

Responsive: One of the things I am most proud of from my first term is that residents could reach me. Whether you agreed with me or not, I made every effort to respond, listen, and help connect you with information.

Committed:I have invested four years into this role and I still have the passion, energy, and desire to continue serving Kingsville.

The Interview Isn’t Over

The best part about this “job application” is that the interview process is public.

For the next eight weeks, I invite you to ask questions.

You are welcome to challenge me.  Of course, I’ll enjoy it when you agree with me, but I also appreciate when those disagree with me.  Tell me what’s important to you.  The reality is that municipal government works best when residents are engaged.

So if you’d like to connect, you can reach me directly:

sherilowrie@gmail.com

519-254-5857

And right here on my Life at the Lowries Blog Website!

As I’ve said before:

Four years ago, I asked for the opportunity to serve. Today, I’m asking for the opportunity to continue.