Dermott Hutton – Council Candidate
If you were given a million dollars, what would you use it for in Oliver?
Creating a unified appearance for the downtown core to promote the revitalization of Oliver
Do you favour a national park reserve? Why or why not?
I understand that there are good arguments on both sides. I grew up in Banff National Park and I saw the positive aspects of the park and the negative. I look forward to sharing my experiences in discussing the potential of the national park in our town.
What is your solution to crime prevention in Oliver?
There is never a steadfast solution to crime prevention. It is a multi faceted problem that needs multiple solutions. We need to keep in mind the connection between addiction/mental health issues and crime. Crimes of opportunity and community education also need focus. We need to work together, the police force, the citizens of Oliver and the government (both local and provincial) to come up with solutions. To start, we need to have more officers that can spend more time with the citizens of Oliver to keep our streets safer.
Do you support the legalization of marijuana? Why or why not?
I do support the legalization of marijuana. It will help to protect the health and safety of our population with regulation
It will help our youth by creating a barrier to purchase.
It will help to stop the illegal growth and sale of marijuana. Which in turn will help to reduce the tentacles of organized crime
From a taxation perspective we can potentially see an increase that could benefit education, youth programs and health care.
What is the best asset you can offer the town as councillor?
You can expect me to always listen without judgment. I will pursue the growth and development of Oliver in a responsible way by continuing to forge strong relationships within our community and with local and federal governments. I will always keep the well-being of our locals and families my number one priority.
