Get to know: Candidates for qRD Area B

Mark Gisborne

A description of who you are:

I was born here and raised by this community. This community is my family, and this land is my home. I feel a strong obligation to contribute so the next generation can be inspired to do the same.

Your political experience and why you want to be an RD Director in the 2022 to 2026 term:

First term Director. Served 2 consecutive terms on the AVICC executive. In 2018, I said “change is coming”. In 2022, the motto is “Change is here”. We need to adapt.

From Volunteer Powell River Youth CAN: How do you think opportunities can be improved for young people in your area?

Improved access to childcare for the very young. Improve access to housing by implementing “residential flexibility” policies in relation to our existing land use regulations. So young people can live here.

From the Seniors Association: How to make your area more attractive for tourism?

Our Region is so incredible it sells itself, but access to this community is limited by BC Ferries. We need more alternatives that are not dependent on the automobile.

From qathet Climate Action: How will you support real action on the climate emergency?

A Regional Growth Strategy (RGS) is a powerful tool to meet environmental sustainability targets across our Region. For more details, search online for “Purposes of a Regional Growth Strategy”.

Candidates for qRD Area B

Left: Mark Gisborne | Right: Alan Rebane

Alan Rebane

A description of who you are:

My wife Kathy and I have Creekside Farm. I am a local contractor. We have 3 children and 5 grandchildren here; I care about future generations continuing to thrive here.

Your political experience and why you want to be an RD Director in the 2022 to 2026 term:

Three years as acting Alternate Regional Director for Area B, so I have an understanding of it and know you don’t bring your personal agenda. Excellent communication and listening skills.

From Volunteer Powell River Youth CAN: How do you think opportunities can be improved for young people in your area?

Having been in the tourism industry for 20 years, transportation is important. Outside marketing is extremely important. The Regional District supports a great deal of these programs.

From the Seniors Association: How to make your area more attractive for tourism?

Tourism here is ever increasing. How to balance this growth with quality of life and the environment? Work with residents, tourism, businesses and Tla’amin, to develop an appropriate management strategy.

From qathet Climate Action: How will you support real action on the climate emergency?

Climate change: By encouraging people to make small changes that are affordable and make good common sense.