Rachael Golem

Candidate for school board trustee in the 2026 Barrie municipal election.

1 time on the record
0 times elected

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Compiled in a research batch dated September 11, 2026, reviewed by hand before publication on October 8, 2026.

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Education

Screen use in classes must be a deliberate choice, not a default. Like countless parents, I have concerns about children being addicted to screens from an early age.

Source: As quoted in barrietoday.com, Systemic change won't come at parent council, says Viamonde candidate, September 21, 2026 (paragraph 8, second and third sentences). Read October 7, 2026. Media coverage
If a teacher has a split class and multiple individualized education programs to accommodate without support, the situation is unsustainable, leaving teachers at risk of burnout. We need to optimize structures to place educational assistants exactly where daily complexity demands it most.

Source: As quoted in barrietoday.com, Systemic change won't come at parent council, says Viamonde candidate, September 21, 2026 (paragraph 9, last two sentences). Read October 7, 2026. Media coverage

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We need to optimize school bus routes to ensure reasonable commutes and actively develop local French-language programming to break regional isolation and stabilize enrolment.

Source: As quoted in barrietoday.com, Systemic change won't come at parent council, says Viamonde candidate, September 21, 2026 (paragraph 10, last sentence). Read October 7, 2026. Media coverage
Mon objectif est de veiller à ce que les outils numériques soient utilisés là où ils enrichissent l’apprentissage et préparent nos enfants aux compétences de demain, tout en préservant la place essentielle du travail écrit sur papier pour fixer la concentration et la mémoire.

Source: rachaelgolem.ca, Home page (Accueil), 'Mes Priorités', item 1 'Un usage raisonné des écrans', second paragraph. Page. Undated; archived September 10, 2026. Official site
Mon objectif est d’optimiser nos structures de soutien pour affecter les aides-enseignants (EAs) là où la complexité quotidienne du terrain l’exige, garantissant ainsi un cadre solide et gérable pour tous.

Source: rachaelgolem.ca, Home page (Accueil), 'Mes Priorités', item 2 'Un soutien accru en classe', second paragraph, last sentence. Page. Undated; archived September 10, 2026. Official site
Cette démarche privilégie l’optimisation des circuits d’autobus pour garantir des trajets raisonnables, ainsi que le développement d’activités locales en français pour briser l’isolement.

Source: rachaelgolem.ca, Home page (Accueil), 'Mes Priorités', item 3 'Une équité régionale', second paragraph, first sentence. Page. Undated; archived September 10, 2026. Official site

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Electoral record

Rachael Golem has not appeared on a Barrie ballot at any level before 2026, on the records we hold. Municipal records begin in 2003.

Coverage

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September 21, 2026 Systemic change won't come at parent council, says Viamonde candidate barrietoday.com

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Common questions

Who is Rachael Golem?

Rachael Golem is a candidate for school board trustee in the 2026 Barrie municipal election. This is their first Barrie municipal candidacy in the records this site holds, which run from 2003.

What is Rachael Golem running for in Barrie?

School board trustee, on the ballot in the 2026 Barrie municipal election. Election day is October 26, 2026; internet and telephone voting opens October 16. See everyone running in this race.

Is Rachael Golem an incumbent?

No. Rachael Golem does not currently hold the seat being contested. The sitting members are listed at incumbents.

Has Rachael Golem run for office before?

Not in the records this site holds, which cover every Barrie municipal election since 2003 and federal and provincial races for Barrie-area ridings.

How do I contact Rachael Golem's campaign?

The campaign published a campaign website, an email address, a phone number on the City of Barrie's certified candidates list; they are shown under campaign contact above. This site does not reproduce home addresses.

Who can vote for Rachael Golem?

Voters whose school support is recorded for this board, within the trustee zone shown above. See which trustee race is on your ballot.