West Kelowna Councillor Jayson Zilkie will not be seeking re-election in October91Ƶs municipal elections.
In a statement, Zilkie said when he was first elected in 2018 he had two small children, and now he and his wife Erin have three.
91ƵOver the last few years, we have gone through the B.C. Ministry of Children & Family Development, foster care training program and have recently been approved as foster parents,91Ƶ said Zilkie. 91ƵMy family and I have decided not to seek re-election to spend more time with family and serve our community in other ways, while we trust in the Lord91Ƶs plan for our future.91Ƶ
Zilkie added his family91Ƶs goal is to continue to serve the hurting and broken both locally and as they travel to third-world countries.
91ƵThere is no other place like West Kelowna, and I have truly loved serving as a member of council. I want to thank all the people who have supported me during my time on council.91Ƶ
Zilkie extended his appreciation to city staff who he said taught him so much about local government, and are driven to make West Kelowna a better place.
91ƵI want to thank my fellow council members, it has been an honour to serve with you,91Ƶ he said. 91ƵFinally, to Mr. Mayor (Gord Milsom), it has been an honour to serve and lead with you. Our city is blessed to have a mayor who is incrediblycompassionate, a great listener, and an excellent leader.91Ƶ
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