Elisabeth Arnold (born 1959 in

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) was an

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lor who represented Somerset Ward from 1994 to 2003. One of her accomplishments on council was spearheading the rebuilding of the Plant Recreation Centre. Arnold graduated from

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and earned a Bachelor's Degree in Geography from

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and a Master's in Urban Planning from Queen's University. From 1979 to 1984 she was a member of the Canadian national canoe team. From 1986 to 1988 she was the coordinator for Housing Help, which provided help for people in regard to housing needs. From 1989 to 1992 she was the coordinator of the Community Development Program at the Sandy Hill Community Health Centre. She has also worked with a number of volunteer groups. During the 1993 federal election, Arnold was the

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coordinator for the

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. She ran for the

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in the 1999 provincial election in

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. She won nearly 12,000 votes, 6,000 behind winner

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of the Liberals. Arnold is now the Director for the Centre for Sustainable Community Development at the

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Electoral record

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