The writers on ... "Thoughts on BC Politics and More"

The writers and contributors to ... "Thoughts on BC Politics and More"

Aaron Gunn ... is an advocate for taxpayers and common sense. Throughout his work and notably in his role as Spokesperson for BC Proud, Aaron has been a voice for citizens across British Columbia and Canada. Prior to his work for BC Proud, Aaron worked for the Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF). Aaron has a Bachelor’s Degree of Commerce from the University of Victoria., served three years in the Canadian Army Reserves and founded and operated his own company, at the age of 15, for 10+ years.

Adam Olsen ... is a Green Party Member of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia for Saanich North and the Islands. Born in Victoria, BC in 1976, Adam has lived, worked and played his entire life on the Saanich Peninsula. He is a member of Tsartlip First Nation (W̱JOȽEȽP), where he and his wife, Emily, are raising their two children, Silas and Ella.

Alan Forseth … was raised in Williams Lake and has lived the past 25+ years in Kamloops. He ran as a candidate for the BC Reform Party in 1996, and was a member of the Reform Party of Canada, and currently a member of the BC Conservative Party, and the Conservative Party of Canada. He has been part of constituency association boards, volunteered on provincial and federal campaigns, managed local and provincial campaigns, and contributed to social media efforts.

Dan Albas … is the Conservative Member of Parliament for the riding of Central Okanagan – Similkameen – Nicola. He is currently the Shadow Minister of Innovation, Science, Economic Development and Internal Trade and sits on the Standing Committee on Industry, Science, and Technology.

Frank Leonard … after serving as a Councillor from 1986, Frank Leonard was Mayor of Saanich and Chair of the Police Board from 1996-2014 after. He chaired the Municipal Finance Authority of BC, and was President of the Union of BC Municipalities. While in business, Frank served as a Director of the BC Chamber of Commerce, President of the Victoria Chamber of Commerce, and on the boards of local tourism and economic development groups.

John Feldsted ... grew up in a conservative family with a deep interest in arts, history, law, and where reading was a requisite to education. He is steadfastly conservative although various conservative parties are not. I strongly believe that the best defense for democracy is an informed electorate. I speak my piece, as I see it, and let the chips fall where they may. Many readers disagree with some of my commentary, which is good, as they are more aware of issues.

John O’Fee ... graduated from UBC receiving degrees in Commerce and Law, after which he established a law practice in Kamloops.  He served three terms as a Kamloops school trustee, 11 years on Kamloops city council, and was also CEO of the Tk’emlúps te Secwepemc (Kamloops Indian Band). He holds a position in TRU’s School of Business and Economics teaching courses in real estate, commercial law and employment law. John is a past chair of the Interior Health Authority, and was selected for a BC Community Achievement Award in 2011. He was designated as Queen’s Counsel in December 2015 and received the Dean’s Award for Excellence in Teaching in 2018.

 

I’m Mel Rothenburger … the Armchair Mayor. Mel Rothenburger is a former mayor of Kamloops and newspaper editor. He publishes the Armchair Mayor opinion website, and is a director on the Thompson-Nicola Regional District board. He can be reached at mrothenburger@armchairmayor.ca.

 

Rick Peterson / Suits and Boots … launched by six investment industry colleagues in April of 2018 with the mission of giving Canada’s resource sector workers a constructive voice in the decisions impacting their lives and livelihoods. The organization has since grown to 3,200 members in hundreds of communities across Canada.

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