Skylar Franke is a City Councillor in London, Ontario. She can most often be found right in the thick of conversations about the community, environment, and politics in this city. She is a mom to an adorable toddler and life partner to a bird watching and golf enthusiast.
She has served one year on the FCM Board (2023-2024), serving on the standing committees of Environmental Issues and Sustainable Development, Municipal Finance, Infrastructure and Transportation and Ontario Caucus.
Prior to becoming a City Councillor, she worked in London’s environmental sector for over eight years and supported a wide variety of environmental projects in the city. She was previously the Executive Director at the London Environmental Network and worked for ReForest London. She graduated in 2013 from King’s University College at Western University with an honours B.A. in Social Justice and Peace Studies and French Studies.
Other fun facts to know about Skylar: she loves garden gnomes, her favourite board game is currently Wingspan and she can be often found outside biking, hiking, reading and gardening. She is happiest when talking to new people while drinking coffee at one of London’s many excellent cafes. She is currently reading Starling House by Alix Harrow and Walkable City by Jeff Speck.
To learn more visit www.skylarfranke.ca/fcm_board
Watch Skylar's campaign video: https://youtu.be/UheCkYzOVOQ
To connect with Skylar - please reach out to sfranke@london.ca or 548-388-6303