Doug Pederson, candidate for mayor, Town of Osoyoos. (Richard McGuire photo)
With the 2014 municipal election set for this Saturday, the Osoyoos Times wanted to give all of the candidates running to become mayor and town councillor the opportunity to make one final impression with eligible voters.
We have decided to ask each of the candidates four questions.
1. What would be your top priority during your first year in office if you are elected mayor/councillor following the November 15 municipal election?
Make our town video friendly. I’d remove the prohibitions on citizen video that was implemented a few years back. Enact sunshine laws to replace in camera and non disclosure agreements.
2. How can you make a positive difference to the Town of Osoyoos and the residents who live here?
By being open and fair to all who visit our town. Investors want fair, the citizens deserve fair.
3. What in your background qualifies you to be a good mayor/councillor?
My background in computing would pale all other candidates history. The Chamber of Commerce awards mean nothing when you have a checkered business record.
4. What is the most important issue, in your opinion, facing our community and what will you commit to doing about it?
Get rid of the bullies in town office. There will be some candidates elected that are not what their ads claim. We need to hold senior staff to the same level of scrutiny as elected officials.
