To the Editor:
I sincerely urge our voters to start considering now what their expectations will be for a new village council and regional directors. The November election is rapidly approaching.
If our voters feel changes should be made to council members, start discussing and debating the issues of concern now. It is imperative electors research all potential candidates in a systematic way and to attend council meetings to see how your elected members are performing their duties. Are they debating issues thoroughly and in a fiscal responsible manner? Are they forward thinking and do their research to reach conclusions that will make Keremeos a better and safer place to live?
It is very challenging to find capable candidates to put their name forward. The positions are demanding and very often thankless! We need people who have organizational skills and have a vision on how the South Similkameen should move forward in meeting its future needs and objectives.
The flip side of the coin is, if you are satisfied with your current elected officers, tell them and do support them.
In my nearly 50 years of living and working for our community, I have noted that in general, elector apathy is prevalent. Now is the time to assess the positives and negatives of our elected officials and potential future candidates. It is worth doing!
Sincerely, Walter Despot, Keremeos
