Victims of the 2010 Oliver slide who have yet to be
compensated for their losses and the politicians want to know why the bureaucracy is taking so long.

Dear Premier: In my recent telephone conversation with Ms.
Kathy Mercier, I learned that those who suffered from the June 2010 mudslide have not, as yet, been adequately compensated. I am forward her letter sent to me.

I discussed this issue with MLA John Slater, and also with
Director Allan Patton, of the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS), who have both been working hard to resolve this issue. We came to the conclusion that, if the disaster had happened in the Greater Vancouver area, all victims would have been adequately compensated by now.

On behalf of the victims of the Oliver slide, I urge you to
act quickly to bring closure to this tragic event. Please rest assured that you have my full support as well as that of Director Patton and MLA Slater.

Alex Atamanenko MP  BC
Southern  Interior

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Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen Oliver Area Director Allan Patton says many victims of the mudslide are still unable to go home.  Patton says he will be meeting with Environment
Minister Terry Lake at the Union of BC Municipalities convention in September to talk about compensation.  He says the province has hired a lawyer to negotiate with locals.   Patton says the province doesn’t want to sign off on any agreement until all affected residents have come to an agreement.  He says the RDOS is unable to issue building permits for residents who want to rebuild.