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Okanagan Agriculture Pushes Local Government Issues into Municipal Election Spotlight

1 report, 1 independent Updated Sep 20
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The tree fruit and wine grape industries in the Okanagan region launched a campaign called 'Get Ag on the Agenda' to elevate agriculture in local municipal elections. This initiative includes candidate forums held in Kelowna and Vernon, which address issues where local government decisions impact farmers. The forums cover topics such as water, land use, emergency preparedness, and the agricultural-urban interface.

From castanetkamloops.net

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The campaign emphasizes that local government decisions have a real impact on the viability and prosperity of farms in their communities. This push seeks to ensure that candidates are prepared to support agriculture over the next four years.

The Labour Council is currently covering elections and candidates in multiple locations across the region, including Vernon and Kelowna.

From castanetkamloops.net

Who's involved

  • OkanaganGeographic region where agricultural issues are being debated
  • KelownaLocation hosting a candidate forum concerning agricultural issues
  • VernonLocation hosting a candidate forum and home to Mayor Dan Champagne
  • Dan ChampagneMayor of Vernon, a key executive in the region

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Labour Council is covering elections and candidates in multiple locations including Vernon, Kelowna, Penticton, and Lake Country.

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