This is your first opportunity to cast your ballot in this election for the Central Okanagan West Regional Directors position. The polls at both Killiney Beach in the North Westside and Westbank First Nation Building by the traffic circle at the end of Westside Road where it meets Highway 97S are open...
About: Wayne
Wayne has been the elected representative for Central Okanagan West since November 2014. Wayne, wife Michelle and their two Old English Mastiffs Rufus & Indiana are long-time residents of Killiney Beach in the North Westside area of Westside Road.
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Westshores Estates
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Killiney Beach
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Beautiful day in Killiney Beach. Covered the Houghton Road, Kiethley Road, Moody Crescent then down and around Homer Crescent. This route is just a small part of my wife's' daily walking route through the community!...
NWCA Kids Halloween Costume Party
posted by: Wayne
Another year another Halloween Costume Party at the Killiney Beach Community Hall. As my wife Michelle has been the Events Chair coordinator for the last four years I have duties that apparently take priority over my campaigning. (I still managed to knock on a few doors and speak to many of you today)...
Damage to Signs
posted by: Wayne
I noticed there has been some damage to elections signs through last night. My sign by Traders Cove was apparently run over by a vehicle even though it was in the back of the road allowance. My opponents sign in Killiney Beach was also vandalized, definitely not an accident. Although not unexpected through Halloween it is disappointing to...
Poll Dates and Locations
posted by: Wayne
POLLING STATIONS AND DATES FOR VOTING
ADVANCE POLLS: Wed. November 05 & Wed. November 12
8:00 A.M. until 8:00 P.M.
WHERE TO VOTE:
- Westbank First Nation, dosage 1st Floor Boardroom, 301 515 Highway 97 South
- Killiney Beach Community Hall, 518 Udell Road, Killiney Beach
GENERAL VOTING DAY: Saturday November 15 2014
WHERE...
Wilson’s Landing Forum
posted by: Wayne
Great forum tonight at the Wilson's Landing fire hall. Almost filled two bays at Station 42 with residents from Shelters Cove through to the Traders Cove end of Westside Road. Many good questions from both the moderator and the floor. I believe the answers to those questions by the three candidates clearly showed that...
Mail In Ballots Are Here
posted by: Wayne
Mail in ballots are now available at the Regional District. If your leaving and unable to vote on the advance polling days November 05th & 12th then contact the regional district and arrange to pick one up. 250-763-4918...
Westbank First Nations
posted by: Wayne
Had a very informative conversation with Councillor Christopher Derickson of the Westbank First Nation this morning. We discussed issues relevant to both I.R. 9 & 10 as well as to the Westbank First Nation who are the body responsible for governance on these lands. Chris is the W.F.N. non voting representative to the Regional Board...
Killiney Forum – 2.0
posted by: Wayne
Response to questions on Issues in Central Okanagan West beyond the North Westside Communities.
[embed]http://youtu.be/0gOSAYiGK_w[/embed] Excellent forum in Killiney Beach with some good questions for the candidates. All three candidate were present with a good crowd in attendance. The candidate from Kelowna, drugs in my opinion did not have a good...Westshore Estates …
posted by: Wayne
Got home from Traders Cove just as it started raining and I thought I was through for the day but ... rain stopped.
I promised some small signs for supporters in Westshore Estates and while there I managed to knock on a few doors and discuss my "It's About Community" Platform with the local residents....
Traders Cove
posted by: Wayne
I visited with many residents from the Traders Cove community today to discuss issues. Thank you for taking the time to make me aware of the concerns important to your community. If I missed you at home I have left information for you to contact me, please do.
As I have promised I will...
Great Day For a Walk
posted by: Wayne
Walked Wilson's Landing and Pine Point today talking Issues with many of the residents. While out and about I ran into some people I haven't seen in years. One of those was Ian Lamont with the Honey Business in Wilson's Landing. For some of the newer residents Ian was the Regional Director...
Wilson’s Landing and Pine Point
posted by: Wayne
I have Wilson's Landing from Browse Road and then south on Westside Road to Pine Point on the agenda for door knocking today. I hope to meet the residents in person and discuss the issues pertinent to these communities. Remember their is an All Candidates Forum for your community on October 30 2014...
Fintry Delta
posted by: Wayne
I was in Fintry Delta on Saturday walking the neighborhood and speaking issues with the local residents. Once again Water seemed to be the main concern of the people I talked to. Most residents told me they did not have any meaningful involvement with the decisions regarding their private water supply and the new Regional...
Knocking on doors and erecting signs …
posted by: Wayne
Spent the morning putting up some signs with the sign crew, thanks guys.
Spent the afternoon wandering through the rest of Upper Fintry then moved on to Valley of the Sun. I got to speak with many of you but those I missed are more than welcome to contact me through email, phone...
Knocking on Doors Today in Upper Fintry
posted by: Wayne
I was in the Upper Fintry Area today dodging raindrops and speaking with the residents about issues concerning their community. Once again I find residents desperate for some voice in the services they pay so dearly for. Many of the local issues are a result of little or no attention to resident...
More All Candidate Forums …
posted by: Wayne
Two more opportunities for the residents of Central Okanagan West to ask questions of the three candidates seeking the Directors position.
1/ Wednesday October 29 2014 at 7:00 PM at the Killiney Beach Community Hall - 516 Udell Road in Killiney Beach.
2/ Thursday October 30 2014 at 7:00 PM at the Wilson's Landing Fire...
SIGNS ARE GOING UP
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Meet your Candidate …
posted by: Wayne
This was sent to R.D.C.O. at 9:44 AM Friday October 17th for posting on their web site:
IT’S ABOUT COMMUNITY
My name is Wayne Carson and I am seeking your support in the upcoming election on Nov 15 2014 for Central Okanagan West Electoral Area Director. This is an extremely...
ALL CANDIDATES FORUM – Killiney Beach Hall
posted by: Wayne
First off only two candidates attended the meet your candidates forum. The Kelowna entry was unable to make it and no information on him or his platform was made available beyond his name.
Good turnout and many good questions and concerns were raised and addressed. The reoccurring sentiment of the crowd seemed to be the lack...
Report on Municipal and Regional Wage Rates
posted by: Wayne
Canadian Taxpayers Federation | The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is a citizen's advocacy group dedicated to lower taxes, less waste & accountable government.
This link will take you to the Canadian Taxpayers web site that contains a Provincial Report showing in the last ten year period the wage and benefit increases that occurred...
ALL CANDIDATES FORUM – OCTOBER 15
posted by: Wayne
The North Westside Communities Association President Bob Andrews has spoken with his Board and a date has been set in cooperation with the North Westside Seniors Association for an all candidates forum. I welcome this early opportunity to reach the snowbirds and seasonal residents that are leaving us for warmer...
Central Okanagan West Map
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I AM NOW OFFICIALLY A CANDIDATE
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Today I filed the nomination papers for the position of Regional Director for the Central Okanagan West Electoral Area. The campaign theme IT'S ABOUT COMMUNITY - YOUR'S AND MINE will be the focus.
I will be the voice needed to provide positive community direction in the cost and manner that your various functions and...
Recent Comments by Wayne
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