The writers and contributors to ... "Thoughts on BC Politics and
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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.
NOTE ... occasionally
you will also see the viewpoints of other writers ... if you know of someone we
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Intresting to see that John Twig a former Socialist and NDPer is now involved with the BC Conservative party. I find it amusing that the so called leadership in the BC Conservatives welcome him and appoint him as Director of Policy and Communications, yet a former MP, and provincial President of the Party was denied renewal of his membership. That particular former MP and President of the provincial party was never given a reason why his membership was not renewed. Oh well that is life I guess.
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