Iwould like to share the wonderful experience of running for Council in Qualicum Beach this past month. I had many great one-to-one conversations with so many of you who cared!
There were several main issues, with KSS high school closure the biggest. Others included the Oceanside health centre, more help for elderly, businesses closing in Qualicum Beach, affordable housing for young families, jobs for young people, senior transit to and around Qualicum Beach and traffic safety for walkers and intersections, along with keeping our water pure, with no risk of contamination.
I spoke with a lady who had a buyer for her home, and it fell through as soon as they heard the rumor of the high school closing, so we really need to pull together as a community, and brainstorm at the school board meetings as to how to save our school and our community. Without KSS, you can see how all the many issues are affected.
With 900 like-minded people, anything is possible! We can bring our concerns as a united group to our town, our Island, our country and our world.
We have a beautiful Town of Qualicum Beach, and by partnering with Parksville we can provide for small conventions. There is so much talent in our midst. And what a spirit of volunteerism and enthusiasm we have!
Thank you dear voters for your support and encouragement. I had constructive heartwarming conversations with you. It would have been great to work with you and be your advocate; however we have a great team in place now led by Mayor Teunis Westbroek.
There are many other ways we can be effective. I encourage you to get involved. Get a group of like-minded people together on a concern you have, and attend the council meetings. Make sure you are heard. I will help you. Just contact me and we will work together.
May the good Lord bless and keep you, each and every family!
Carol Nicol Dowe
Qualicum Beach
