Candidates for Area H director, Regional District of South Okanagan, answered the Spotlight’s questions this week.
Q: State your current occupation, or your primary former occupation, if you are retired.
Bob Coyne: Former Town of Princeton employee, retired for 8 years
Michael Mazurek: Facilities manager for both BC Green Pharmaceuticals Inc. and Optimi Health Corp
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Q: Do you have local government experience (ie sitting on a council, or a municipal political board?)
Bob Coyne: Yes
Michael Mazurek: No
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Q: How many hours are you able to commit each month to Area H director duties?
Bob Coyne: As many as it takes
Michael Mazurek: As many as required
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Q: What three qualities do you possess that would make you a good Area H director?
Bob Coyne: • Very experienced in all facets of regional district activities • Good local knowledge • Good working relationship with constituents and industries
Michael Mazurek: • A strong work ethic supported by resilience, perseverance, and persistence • Excellent interpersonal skills supported by compassion and willingness to learn • Demonstrated leadership evidenced by my current and past career positions
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Q: What will be the three most important issues in Area H in the next four years?
Bob Coyne: • Flood recovery and Emergency Management system reviews • Chain Lake dam replacement • KVR and tourism recovery
Michael Mazurek: • Addressing disaster and emergency response needs of local community • Ensuring strong support for tourism and recreation opportunities while respecting the farming and ranching community • Shortcomings of landfill operations
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Q: What would your strategies be for keeping informed about what is happening in the various communities in Area H.
Bob Coyne: Consistently liaise with all communities within Area H, and have representatives from each community on my Advisory Planning Commission.
Michael Mazurek: • Always make it extremely easy for constituents to reach and communicate with me • Explore interest in re-establishing area committees within the various communities • Make full use of social media platforms
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