Six questions with Hanny Philip, candidate for Trillium District
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Hanny Philip moved to Kingston from Egypt in the fall of 2011. He said that he’s ready to “find sustainable solutions and drive results” if elected to represent Trillium District in the upcoming election.
Currently a financial advisor and army reservist, Philip shared that he volunteered as a youth leader for many years and seeks out opportunities to “help out around the community.”
Philip has two betta fish named Blue Cheese and Gorgonzola, and has many favourite places to eat in town. “I really like wing nachos (mixing two great foods is a brilliant idea by St Louis),” he shared. Philip also said he has “many great friends,” and likes to go fishing in the summer. He also takes flying lessons, reads mainly non-fiction, and enjoys “a cold IPA with friends.”
As a “fun fact,” Philip shared that he suffered a slip and fall incident during his second year here in Kingston. “I fell on ice and broke my wrist. I now have a metal plate in my wrist with several screws, so I’m in part Iron Man!”
How would you describe your personal political ideology and/or affiliation?
In this race, I want to focus on being a resident of Kingston and doing the best for everyone to the best of my ability.
What made you want to run in this municipal election?
I owe everything to the this city, and I’d like to give back by trying to help.
What are the three most common issues voters are bringing up to you as you campaign?
- Traffic
- Homelessness
- Access to councillors
What three issues are most pressing/important to address locally, in your opinion?
- Tackling homelessness
- Championing local businesses and attracting tourism
- Better roads and lanes for bikers
What is the most pressing issue in your district?
Traffic, especially on Davis Drive.
What do you feel sets you apart from other candidates?
Most candidates seem to know exactly how to solve all our problems. I don’t claim that. But I can promise to work tirelessly to find sustainable solutions and drive results.
For more information on Hanny Philip, candidate for Trillium District in the 2022 municipal election, email him at [email protected]. He said he is currently working on creating a Facebook page.
With files from Cris Vilela.