“We need to be putting Penticton to Work, working towards a united Penticton, being a role model for other communities. We want to be working hard for you, energize council, and strive to be strong community leaders. A council that Inspires, Empowers and Reignites…that might sound cliché or familiar…that’s because they were key elements of our collective campaign platforms.

So when I talk about the importance of a Vibrant economy, Building relationships, and Community pride I can tell you there is support of that vision…not just from our council…but the community who gave us a mandate based on our common passions voiced during our campaigns. My goal for this council, as their leader, is to be that mentor, sounding board, motivator, and catalyst for empowerment.

We need to create an environment where not just staff but the community feel valued and are inspired.

We need to ignite community pride so for starters…people think more about shopping local and the value of the dollar. When I say the value of the dollar I don’t mean getting the lowest price…

I’m talking about how buying an item from a local retailer, enables the clerk to afford to buy lunch at a coffee shop, so now the coffee shop owner can afford new menus, and the print shop owner then has the ability to sponsor a local sports team or non-profit and so on…”