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Candidates questioned at Enderby forum
Candidates said they want to protect Enderby’s small-town character while funding infrastructure and helping local producers and businesses grow.
On Wednesday, Sept. 23, Enderby mayoral candidates Roxanne Davyduke, David Ramey, and Huck Galbraith debated community vision and infrastructure investment during an all-candidates forum moderated by Jackie Pearase.
Seeking to succeed Galbraith, Davyduke emphasized understanding evolving community needs, while Ramey argued for maintaining Enderby's current small-town character and preserving the status quo.
Ramey defended raising taxes to address the city's infrastructure deficit, stating, "If you knew what our infrastructure deficit was, how much we have to fix, it would keep you awake at night."
Council candidates Gilian Meyer and Tundra Baird addressed youth amenities and downtown services, with Meyer proposing community sports teams to reduce travel to Vernon and Salmon Arm.
Expanding partnerships with the Splatsin and North Okanagan Electoral Area F remains a priority for candidates seeking to share resources and services across the region.