Benjamin Mehrer to seek seat on Abbotsford board of education

Benjamin Mehrer to seek seat on Abbotsford board of education

Life-long Abbotsford resident Benjamin Mehrer has announced he is joining the race for school trustee this October. Mehrer, who works as a “market people manager” for a local restaurant chain, said he believes schools should prepare young people not only to graduate, but to become confident, resilient and engaged members of the community. “Our schools do far more than teach math or reading,” he said. “They help shape future leaders, entrepreneur…