To the editor:

Regarding the Kelowna-West byelection, as with many on the westside, I have become complacent on the whole political process attempting to put someone into power who will really listen to the ordinary people. As a result, like many here I haven91ÂãÁÄÊÓƵ™t voted in four decades, with one exception.

Those who know me understand my one motive: I will not put anyone into power over me unless I believe in them. I have always believed voting to merely exercise a right is an irresponsible act. Those in our community well know that the Ben Stewarts, Christy Clarks, and Rick Thorpes at best have only given cheap lip-service to most issues, unless of course one has a seven figure bank account.

After all these years I believe I91ÂãÁÄÊÓƵ™ve met someone who truly has the welfare of this community at the top of her agenda regardless of political stripe.

In the few meetings I91ÂãÁÄÊÓƵ™ve had with Shelley Cook (BCNDP), I91ÂãÁÄÊÓƵ™ve discovered a genuine and honourable force that supersedes the usual politics. I believe she needs our help if we want to help ourselves better the westside.

I believe she will be our true voice in the legislature that we have been without for so long.

Therefore this time I91ÂãÁÄÊÓƵ™m breaking my silence and giving Shelley a chance to make a real difference.

Be advised, this letter is unsolicited.

A Canadian navy veteran,

Jack Bradcoe, Westbank, BC

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