Loyal Wooldridge will officially represent the B.C. New Democratic Party (NDP) as a candidate for Kelowna Centre in the upcoming provincial election.
91裸聊视频淚91裸聊视频檓 ready to go door-knocking,91裸聊视频 said Wooldridge, who has been a Kelowna City Councillor for the last six years.
He said that as a representative for the NDP, he is hoping to 91裸聊视频 build a more inclusive community.91裸聊视频
Approximately 100 people gathered at on May 8, in the heart of the Kelowna Centre riding for Wooldridge91裸聊视频檚 appointment.
The spans from McKinley Road to KLO Road and from Okanagan Lake to Highway 97.
Wooldridge was the only person to put their name forward to be the candidate for the NDP in the riding, and as a result was automatically nominated without the need for a party vote.
He said that Kelowna is the fastest growing municipality in Canada and within the city, the downtown urban centre is experiencing the most growth.
91裸聊视频淭hat is going to strain our infrastructure immensely,91裸聊视频 said Wooldridge. To keep pace with the growth, he said that upgrades and expansions to transportation services, healthcare, housing and schools will be essential.
Wooldridge will be running for a seat in the B.C. Legislature against Dr. Michael Humer with BC United, and Kristina Loewen with the Conservative Party of BC.
In preparation for the nomination, Wooldridge voluntarily stepped down as the board chair for the Regional District Central Okanagan to 91裸聊视频渂e transparent and act with integrity,91裸聊视频 and is no longer acting on any external committees.
He will, however, stay active with the RDCO as a director for the City of Kelowna.
Wooldridge will also take a leave from city council after the writ drops.
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