Revelstoke All Candidates Forum Oct 2 2018
Channel: Jeff Shirray
Date: 2018-10-03

The All Candidates Forum was held on October 2nd at the Revelstoke Recreation Centre and hosted by the Revelstoke Chamber of Commerce.  The Moderator was Cindy Pearce.  The Videographer was Jeffry Shirray.

Apologies to Peter Humphreys for missing the beginning of his closing remarks due to technical difficulties.

0:00 Introduction of the Moderator, Cindy Pearce 
05:00 Thanking the candidates
06:00 Going over the format

10:50 Introduction by Gary Sulz, Mayoral candidate
12:40 Introduction by Darcy Wyonzek, Mayoral candidate
15:00 Introduction by Cody Younker, Council candidate
16:43 Introduction by Michael Brooks Hill, Council candidate
18:00 Introduction by Tim Palmer, Council candidate
19:49 Introduction by Rob Elliott, Council candidate
22:20 Introduction by Steve Cross, Council candidate
24:30 Introduction by Steve Kent, Council candidate
25:43 Introduction by Nicole Cherlet, Council candidate
28:16 Introduction by Tony Morabito, Council candidate
30:37 Introduction by Jackie Rhinde, Council candidate 
32:42 Introduction by Peter Humphreys, Council candidate

35:00 Question One
The City has had significant has had significant staff turnover in the last year and there have been concerns about communications from the city to residents and collaboration by the City with others.

Do you see these as problems for the City?  If so, what would you do to address them as a member of Council?


47:35 Question Two
Our community faces several affordability issues.

What so you identify as affordability issues and what would you champion as solutions?


1:00:45 Question Three
Historically, Revelstoke has focused retail services in the downtown core.  Several years ago, there was a fractious community debate about retail development on the highway.  Now, there are proposals for retail development outside of the downtown core.

What is your vision for retail development in the community?


1:12:12 Question Four
Our community has many organizations engaged in arts & culture, food security, and recreation.

What role do you see the City having in supporting these community interests?

1:24:15 Question Five
A healthy environment is very important to the citizens of Revelstoke.

What have you personally done to minimize your environmental footprint, and what will you support as a member of Council to minimize negative environmental impacts?

1:38:05 Question Six
We, like many communities, have infrastructure challenges; both aging infranstructure and the need for additional infrastructure.

How should the City address this challenge?

1:50:48 Voter Eligibility Criteria

1:52:45 Question Eight
What is your position on extending the City boundaries further south and removing land from the Agriculture Land Reserve (ALR) to facilitate residential/commercial development beyond the resort?


2:04:10 Question Seven
In your view, what are the top 3 priorities for the new Council?


2:15:00 Closing Statements

Apologies to Peter Humphreys for losing the beginning of his closing statement due to technical difficulties.