Lindell Smith is a lifelong resident of the North End Halifax, and a proud father. Co-founder of Center Line Studio, a non-profit recording studio for youth who want to express themselves through art and music.
In 2016, Lindell was elected as City Councillor for District 8 Halifax Peninsula North. Lindell has been a member at large on The Council on African Canadian Education (CACE), which is a provincial advisory council that provides advice and guidance to the Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development on educational programs, services and funding for African Nova Scotian learners. He also sits on the Board of Police Commissioners for the Halifax Regional Municipality”.
Lindell has been awarded various awards and honours including the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Halifax Inspire Public service award, and The Coast Halifax “Best of Halifax” Gold – Best Councillor (2017-2019)(2021-2023).
It was a pleasure hosting the incredible Lindell Smith for our Feature Friday this month!
Show notes:
00:00 - Introduction to Lindell Smith
5:20 - Lindell’s journey growing up to becoming an elected politician
11:20 - How Lindell prepared himself before getting into politics
23:40 - Lindell’s different experiences growing up that contributed to his leadership qualities
34:40 - What motivates Lindell?
37:00 - What sort of impact can a councilor make for their community?
48:00 - How Lindell would handle negative situations with his constituents
54:00 - Lindell’s next chapter
58:00 - The inspiration behind Lindell’s music studio
1:06:25 - One word checkout!
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