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Another low voter turn-out.
597 votes in 2008
598 votes in 2007
out of approx 7,330 voters
People don't realize what they have until they loose it!
Dave, you put up a good fight. Its just too bad that the South can vote
the director for the North in, as yet again the people of Killiney Beach voted
for Dave Robertson and not Jim Edgson but yet Jim Edgson is voted in as the
North's director again! Government needs to change the election boundaries
... its so obvious!
Central Okanagan West Election Results
ADV -
Killiney
North
ADV -
South
South
Killiney
North
Total
Votes
Jim Edgson 2008
53
30
216
88
387
64.8%
Jim Edgson 2007
29
35
172
128
364
60.9%
Dave Robertson 2008
28
3
64
115
210
35.2%
Dave Robertson 2007
10
4
45
175
234
39.1%
Total votes 2008 = 597
Total votes 2007 = 598
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2008 # votes at Killiney Beach, Dave Robertson = 143
2008 # votes at Killiney Beach, Jim Edgson = 141
2007 # votes at
Killiney Beach, Dave Robertson = 185
2007 # votes at Killiney Beach, Jim Edgson = 157
Out of approx. 2000 eligible voters
Total votes at Killiney Beach 2008 = 284
Total votes at Killiney Beach 2007 = 342
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2008 # votes in the South,
Dave Robertson = 67
2008 # votes in the South, Jim Edgson = 246
2007 # votes in the
South, Dave Robertson = 49
2007 # votes in the South, Jim Edgson = 207
Out of approx.
5330 eligible voters
Total votes in the South 2008 = 313
Total votes in the South 2007 = 256
Advance
voting opportunities have wrapped up in the 2008 Regional District
of Central Okanagan Local Government Elections.
After two days of advance voting, 85 people cast a ballot in the
Central Okanagan East Electoral Area and for Zone 1 School District
No. 23 Trustee. That compares with 69 votes cast during Advance
Voting in the 2005 election. Eligible District of Lake Country
residents are also voting for Zone 1 School Trustee.
In
the Central Okanagan West Electoral Area, 114 people voted in
advance compared with 78 who voted in advance polls during the
Regional Director election last November.
General Voting Day is scheduled for this Saturday, November 15th. In
Central Okanagan East voting will be available at the Ellison
Heritage School Community Hall (4411 Old Vernon Road), Joe Rich
Community Hall, 11481 Highway 33 east and the Goudie Road fire hall
(6550 Goudie Road). Central Okanagan West voters may cast their
ballot at Constable Neil Bruce Middle School (2010 Daimler Road) and
the Killiney Beach Community Hall (514 Udell Road in Killiney
Beach).
Voters must bring along two pieces of acceptable identification that
proves their current residence and who they are and one of those
documents must have a signature on it. To qualify as a resident
voter you must be at least 18 years of age on the day of voting; a
Canadian Citizen, a resident of British Columbia for six months
prior to voting day and a resident of the Electoral Area for at
least 30 days before voting day.
People meeting the voting qualifications who live on Westbank First
Nation Reserves #9 and #10 are eligible to vote in the Central
Okanagan West Electoral Area Director election. If people have any
questions about voting and qualifications and whether they live
within the Electoral Area boundaries, they can check out the 2008
Election Information link , email info@cord.bc.ca or call
250-763-4918. By following these links you can find information on
Who Can Vote, Where To Vote, How to Vote and When To Vote.
While the polls are open, for general information about Regional
District Electoral Area elections only, please call the Regional
District Election Hotline at 250-826-3657.
Dave Robertson is in the running for Director of unincorporated Central Okanagan
West. Voting day is this Saturday, Nov 15, 2008.
Across the Province local government elections are held every three years on the
third Saturday of November.
This is Dave's brochure for the residents
living in the South on the Westbank First Nations (WFN) Reserves #9 and #10, and
in Peachland's Trepanier and Brent Road area.
click to read larger print
WHY SHOULD PEOPLE VOTE FOR ME?
(1) I am dedicated
to community service, and have proven it with years of volunteer
service.
(2) My education gives me the ability to recognize and
solve problems in a logical,
dispassionate way.
(3) I have a strong, but very likable personality, so can
work easily with all people to
achieve a common goal. I’m respected by those I work with, and by
those I command as
a good leader, who can draw out the talent and ability of those
around him.
(4) People trust me because they know I have integrity, and
honor, and ability, and will
advance their interests through the bureaucracy fairly and without
prejudice.
WHAT ARE MAJOR ISSUES FACING YOUR COMMUNITY?
GOVERNANCE is an important priority. Central Okanagan West (COW) is
not
democratic or workable. Most of the population is in the centre - on
IR #9 and IR #10.
The people there have no voice in the WFN government. The only
person they can elect
to represent them is me. I have been told I have no voice in the WFN
government! So
who can speak for them?
The “appendages” to the centre (North Westside, Trepanier, Brent
Road) have a low
population compared to the centre. Therefore they don’t have much of
a voice either. I
would work tirelessly to amend the structure of Central Okanagan
West to make it more
democratic.
My own community here on the North Westside, is polarized, and
querulous. The word
“Community” contains the word “Unity”. Without unity there can be no
community. I
would do my best to bring all the people together to work together
for the common good.
WHAT IS YOUR VISION FOR THE AREA?
I moved out here after traveling the world because this is the most
beautiful place in the
world. I fervently want to keep it that way. I would strive to keep
development orderly and
controlled. It would have to be a win-win situation for all of us,
and not destroy our quality
of life, infrastructure, or environment.
With my experience, vision, and passionate commitment, you cannot
lose if you
elect me as your Director.
Dave Robertson believes the structure of the
regional district is unworkable for residents of Central Okanagan
West, but said if he is elected regional board director he will
bring residents together and get them a little more power than they
have today.
Robertson, who lives in the North Westside area, is taking another
crack at Central Okanagan West after losing to Jim Edgson in 2005.
“The community was split, antagonistic towards each other,” said
Robertson, referring to the Fintry-Killiney Beach area.
The area had problems with the fire department, garbage and
development and Robertson said the problems were not being properly
addressed.
“I put my name in so Mr. Edgson would have to fight an election,”
said Robertson.
“One of my main priorities... (is) to pull the community up here
into a cohesive community and work on governance to come up with
some kind of solution so people on (WFN) lands don’t feel left out,”
Robertson said.
Living in the north end of the area for 30 years, Robertson said he
has watched it grow from a few houses scattered along a narrow,
winding gravel road to what it is today.
“Iíve always been active in the community as a positive force,” said
Robertson, who wants to hold town hall meetings frequently if he is
elected.
The North west side needs democracy and Robertson said he ran in
2005 because he was dismayed about “the silent majority” being
allowed no voice in community affairs.
“Our present director has failed in representing us adequately and
fairly and in addressing the many critical issues facing us,” said
Robertson, who added his taxes have gone up this year with no
corresponding increase in services.
“An important issue is making our community safe. That starts with
fire safe,” said Robertson, who wants to encourage residents to trim
brush, branches, ladder fuel and flammable debris from around their
homes.
“A means must be found for them to dispose of it either by
supervised, permitted burning on site or hauling it away for a
reasonable cost,” Robertson said.
Other issues Robertson sees as needing attention include:
• Building a firebreak around Westshores
• Getting drinking water to the Upper Fintry and Valley of the Sun
areas
• Resolving a garbage issue by building a transfer site
• Improving policing
• Pushing for more road improvements and
• Getting better control over the fire department because on third
of taxes go to that department;
“I would require annual elections be held for all officers including
the fire chief,” said Robertson.
“Parks are always an issue with me,” Robertson said. “I worked hard
to improve and make Evely Park accessible to the locals and make it
fire safe.”
Robertson said he was successful in getting improvements at the park
because he can work with the people in Ministry of Forests and the
Regional District.
“More great things are in store for that park,” said Robertson.
A familiar race has
shaped up in the North Westside Road area.
Incumbent director Jim Edgson and longtime resident Dave
Robertson are both running in the Nov. 15 election for the
Central Okanagan West electoral area. Both names were also on
the ballot during a 2007 byelection.
“I have enjoyed working with the people of the area and I see a
lot of projects coming forward that I want to remain involved
with,” said Edgson of why he is seeking re-election.
“I’ve had a lot of encouragement from people to run.”
For Edgson, a number of key issues need to be pursued, including
the condition of Westside Road.
“I also want to make sure there is responsible development and
there’s the water study for Upper Fintry and Valley of the Sun.”
Edgson also believes there is a need for the electoral area to
have a strong voice while the Central Okanagan Regional District
is going through administrative restructuring.
Edgson is retired from the oil industry and he has owned land in
the North Westside for 37 years, permanently living there since
1998.
Robertson says he decided to seek the director’s job because he
is concerned about his community.
“We don’t have a voice out here. There are little groups pushing
things through the regional district without public
involvement,” he said.
Among the most pressing issues, according to Robertson, are the
water study for Upper Fintry and Valley of the Sun, protecting
the area from wildfire and a proposal from the fire department
to purchase a fire boat.
“The new garbage transfer site has also been delayed through the
bureaucracy,” he said.
“I’m only going to make one promise if elected. I will hold
frequent town hall meetings and community meetings throughout
the district.”
Robertson has lived in the North Westside Road area for more
than 30 years and is a volunteer firefighter and geological
consultant.
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