People love Kamloops. That is what I hear again and again when I call, knock on doors and meet people on the street. People really like living here. That is a good feeling. I think our present and past city councils have done a good job. I want to be a part of the next team that will make this an even better place to live. People love the facilities, especially the tournament capital facilities. Visitors think our dowtown is a really nice looking downtown with a good selection of businesses and services. I think the people are the best. Second to none. That is what truly makes Kamloops the place to be...the people. Give yourselves a hand. You are awesome.

How you could help with my campaign

campaigns cost money. I am hesitant to approach people to help with the expenses because I ask so many of you to support Danielle's figure skating dreams. However, if anyone wants to invest in this aspect of the democratic process and support me, I would appreciate your help.

Another area I could use help is with door knocking. It is recommended that you take someone with you when you go door knocking. If you are interested in taking at 2 hour stroll (mostly on weekdays) let me know.

One other area I could use help is with making phone calls...to people you know. If you have a list of 10, 25 or more people that you could call and talk to them about my bid for Kamloops City Council and tell them why you think they should vote for me, that would help. Let me know and I will provide you with some information.

Let’s address a few questions that you might have…

Why do you want to be a City of Kamloops Councillor?

I love and appreciate this city. It is the home where we are bringing up our family. Before we settled in Kamloops, Dan and I travelled through 38 states and 8 provinces and chose Kamloops as the place we wanted to live. Kamloops is already a fantastic place. I want to make it even better.

I find it very fulfilling to work for a cause that is bigger than me. I am passionate about this city and the amazing people who live here. Just over three years ago our home burned down. The people of this city rallied around us offering us comfort and strength. When travelling I have told many people about the support we experienced after that disaster and over and over again they have told me they have good people too but you would never get that kind of support in their town or city. Kamloops truly is a special place. It would be an honour to serve on city council.


What could you contribute to Kamloops City Council?

Kamloops City Council should be made up of people from different walks of life, different stages and ages; people who bring a variety of life experiences to the table. Some returning councilors and some new people create an effective team. One thing each of these people must have in common is a desire to work towards a better Kamloops.

I believe I could contribute to this team with creativity, determination and a team work ethic. Now those are general terms. What do I mean by that? First of all solving problems often takes creativity. You don’t give up until you find a solution. Ignoring the challenge is not an option. I believe in working at it and bringing different minds and ideas together until the challenge is overcome. This takes determination. It means don’t give up easily. Sometimes the obvious answer or solution is not the best; sometimes we have to keep working at it until we find something that works for everyone. All of this takes teamwork. That means respecting the people we work with; in this case the other councilors and mayor, the City of Kamloops employees and, most of all, the citizens of Kamloops.

What would you do for Kamloops?

Several issues are facing the City of Kamloops now. First of all we have some first rate infrastructure particularly the Tournament Centre facilities and the water treatment plant. More infrastructure is and will be needed. Right now there are several important issues that need to be addressed. These include:

· Safety downtown, on the north shore and throughout the city.
· Housing for students, low income citizens and those who find themselves homeless. Continuing to work on this issue will address many other issues as well.
· Accessibility and cost of youth activities. We need to continue to make this a city that attracts families
· Diversity of business and industry to create economic stability
Not just stability, we want a thriving economy!
· When people come to the city they are usually impressed. That needs to continue by:
Capitalizing on the tourism traffic flow through the city
Build on Kamloops at the Tournament Capital of Canada
· Access and support for senior citizens. They are a growing and thriving group in our community.
· Community support for those facing challenges with disabilities, different abilities, mental illness, addiction and many more. Creating a city that is supportive of those who need a little extra makes us stronger.
· Continue to develop the relationship with Thompson Rivers University and the Kamloops Indian Band.
· Public transportation. This is important for many groups in our community and a good but small step towards doing less damage to our environment
· Continuing to look at how we can reduce our carbon footprint and improve our environment

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