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November 4, 2011 Peachland, BC Volume 07 | Number 44
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Candidates for the civic election listen to closing statements at the All Candidates Forum Tuesday night at the Peachland Community Centre. Pictured is (left to right) Ernie Hurd, Ken Whitelegg, Lee Sawchuk and Grant Eisworth.
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Interest was high in Peachland’s only civic election all candidates forum Tuesday, but hard hitting questions from the crowd were few and far between. About 300 people attended the event, cosponsored by the Peachland Chamber of Commerce and the Peachland Residents Association. Unlike some previous forums in Peachland, there were few questions asked of candidates and no jeering or racaus behaviour. “Here I am again, running for the position I love,” said Moyra Baxter, incumbent trustee candidate. Baxter’s opening statement concentrated on how time consuming and complicated the role of school trustee is and how rewarding it can be. Trustee candidate Karin Cruikshank said
there are a lot of problems in the education system, with the number of special needs students growing. She said she would work to fundraise to help fill in financial gaps. Lindsay Bell is running for both councillor and school trustee. As trustee, she said she would review bussing and costs. She currently works as a supervisor for the school district. Bell said she supports a highway bypass, seniors housing, job creation, boat docks and finding grant funding to complete renovations at the Primary School. Committee and council meetings need to be more accessible, according to incumbent Charlette Broadoway, who wants to “get rid of the rubber stamp procedure.” Broadoway said council must do more for youth sports, activities and venues. “We need to invest in our children,” said Broadoway.
“I continue to deeply care about Peachland,” said Terry Condon, who has served two terms on council. Keeping tax increases to a minimum and dealing with developments will be challenging, according to Condon. “Each of the developments we see will be responsible for their own infrastructure that’s not going to be a burden on the town,” said Condon. Grant Eisworth said he has strong organizational skills and is a professional business person. Eisworth said he wants accountability for decisions and wants to see council give support for the arts, local groups and local businesses. “I really care about this town,” said Cindy Fortin, who highlighted her 26 years as a Continued on page 9
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