Cassandra Ogunniyi - Seat at the Table

April 1, 2022

With almost 140 politicians in Niagara, only about a quarter are female, and there are no apparent visible minorities making important decisions. Cassandra Oggunniyi of the Niagara Region is hoping the Seat at the Table Project will be the first step toward changing that. Niagara Region's Seat at the Table program aims to address barriers that women face running for municipal office and to improve the environment once elected. Mike Balsom brings you this report.