Kamloops Voter Asks:
What do you see as the single most important issue facing Kamloops right now?
What are your ideas for managing or overcoming this issue?
In one word: Identity.
I believe we’re in a bit of an awkward transition trying to define our community beyond our roots as an agricultural and industrial hub while still supporting these important economies. We’ve done a great job building up tourism and our branding as a tournament capital, but there’s still a bit of a disconnect and fuzziness between that and a future vision for where Kamloops is going as a community. I think part of the answer lies in strengthening the connection between industry, government, and TRU and the rest of the community. Taking advantage of the recent MOU signed between the city and TRU in creating a direct line from education to jobs. This will lead to security, which leads to the freedom to create and innovate.