Candidates debate planned
by Chelsea Powrie · CastanetThe Summerland Society for Civic Engagement has announced an MLA candidates debate next week ahead of the upcoming provincial election.
On Oct. 7 at 7 p.m., all are welcome at the Centre State Theatre to hear from the candidates running to represent the Penticton-Summerland riding.
"A primary focus of the Summerland Society for Civic Engagement is to facilitate discussion and better inform policies in the community. This event will provide a platform for all candidates to share their vision for how they will represent the citizens of Summerland," reads a press release from the organizers.
"Director Amie Harbor hopes that all candidates share this commitment to broad civic discussion and recognize the importance of these town hall events for voters to participate in the election process."
The debate plan is to "broaden the political conversation and offer voters insight into alternative viewpoints and policies."
Questions will be provided by Summerland residents and randomly chosen for candidates. Anyone interested in submitting a question can do so through this Facebook group.
The registered candidates for the Penticton-Summerland riding are:
- Bradley Bartsch, BC Green Party
- Amelia Boultbee, Conservative Party
- Roger Harrington, Independent
- Tina Lee, BC NDP
- Anna Paddon, Independent
- Tracy St Claire, Unaffiliated