With three months to go until Lake Country91裸聊视频檚 civic election, council members are divided on whether they are pursuing re-election or not.

The Lake Country Calendar sent out emails asking councillors and the mayor if they are planning to run in the election, Oct. 20.

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Mayor James Baker announced he will seek re-election as 91裸聊视频渁s our MLA says; lots done, still more to do,91裸聊视频� he said via email.

Coun. Bill Scarrow also announced he will run again, to provide 91裸聊视频渃ontinuity to the newer members.91裸聊视频�

Coun. Rob Geier will not seek a third term as he moves towards retirement, and hopes to volunteer with the Lake Country Fire Department, he said via email.

Coun. Penny Gambell will also not seek re-election, she said in a previous interview with The Calendar.

Coun. Jeanette Lambert, Coun. Todd McKenzie and Coun. Blair Ireland did not respond to email requests asking if they were seeking re-election.

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Lake Country91裸聊视频檚 council has been faced with the challenge of managing the as one of B.C.91裸聊视频檚 fastest growing communities.

In the latest edition of the OCP, the district aims to contain development in the existing communities of The Lakes, Copper Hills and Lakestone as well as existing Town Centres like the Wildfield Town Centre and the Woodsdale area to accommodate growth.

Council has also endorsed the protection of wildlife, placing an initiative in its OCP to protect a wildlife corridor in the district that connects Okanagan Mountain Park and Kalamalka Park.

Preservation of public beach access was also under council91裸聊视频檚 radar, as Carr91裸聊视频檚 Landing residents fought to keep their prized public beach access at Gable Beach Road end.

Three properties, adjacent to the beach located on Okanagan Lake, were for sale in order to pay off Lake Country91裸聊视频檚 debt to Kelowna for the district91裸聊视频檚 section of rail trail land.

Council has also been actively involved with the development of the Okanagan Rail Trail, which stretches from Coldstream to Kelowna, angering some residents with its . The opening date is set for Sept. 27.

Council has also approved of a new , which will address Lake Country91裸聊视频檚 affordability concerns outlined in the OCP.

Candidate nomination packages are now available through the district91裸聊视频檚 website and at Lake Country Municipal Hall.

carli.berry@kelownacapnews.com
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