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...

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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 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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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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...

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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...

I spoke with Eva and Bob the Presidents of the North Westside Seniors and the North Westside Communities Association today regarding the possibility of a couple of dates for an All Candidates Forum. Both agreed to discuss it with their organizations and set some dates for Killiney Hall. I will post dates...

While on her daily walk my wife Michelle saw a poster on the notice board in Killiney Beach concerning the petition for reinstating the school bus stops. As the former fire chief I am extremely familiar with the hazards associated with working on or around Westside Road and I believe the risk described in the...

Mail in ballot information for Snowbirds, view seasonal residents and non resident property owners (B.C. Residents only) is available on the R.D.C.O. Website elections@cord.bc.ca. Fill out the forms and submit by email (elections@cord.bc.ca) or regular mail (1450 KLO Road, Kelowna, B.C. V1W 3Z4) deadline is Nov 13. When the...