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@Laurabel Mba
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Biography
She is the first Black woman to run for the House of Assembly in Newfoundland and Labrador and has built her career as an anti-racism and diversity consultant, helping organizations and communities create more inclusive spaces.
A long-time advocate for equity and social justice, Laurabel has worked with local businesses, nonprofits, and community groups to address systemic barriers and empower people from all walks of life.
As a mother, small business owner, and first-generation immigrant, Laurabel brings a bold and compassionate vision rooted in lived experience. She is fighting for affordable housing, childcare, healthcare, and public services that let everyone in Mount Scio thrive.
Reason for running
I am running to represent Mount Scio because I believe politics should work for people, not just the powerful. As the first Black woman to run for the House of Assembly in Newfoundland and Labrador, I want leadership that reflects the diversity of our province and gives voice to those too often left out. My career as an anti-racism and diversity consultant has been about breaking down systemic barriers and building inclusive communities, and I am ready to bring that same commitment to government. As a mother, small business owner, and first-generation immigrant, I understand the realities families face, balancing work, childcare, and rising costs while trying to build a secure future.
I am running to:
- Fight for affordable housing so everyone has a safe place to call home.
- Expand access to childcare so parents can work, study, and thrive without added stress.
- Protect and strengthen public healthcare, ensuring timely care for every resident.
- Invest in public services that support families, workers, and communities.
- Stand up for workers’ rights and fair wages so people are paid what they deserve.
- Build a more inclusive province, where diversity is valued and represented in leadership.