Peter Kerek

Jennifer Adams

I am involved in many social justice for peace and for the environment causes. I march each year in the Peace March and have participated in the pride parade for two decades. The Salmon Caravan and reserving our water and environment are important issues for me. I also volunteer for the Out of the Cold program and do a lot of outreach to the most vulnerable in our community. Running for Kamloops City council is a way for me get involved in in a more direct way and has provided a platform for me to speak to the things I am passionate about.

Alison Klie

It took me a long time to come to terms with the fact that I am a feminist. That term has been transformed in a negative way but I believe that anyone who is passionate about promoting equality for all in not just the work place but throughout society is a feminist. I also fully support LGBTQ+ and people of colour equality groups as well. I have not personally experienced these groups' struggles but do what I can to be an ally and support them in any way I can. I am a part of a women in trades mentorship group where we provide a safe space to speak about our experiences and problems and work together to find solutions.

I also enjoy participating in fundraising activities such as the coldest night of the year, tough mudder, mudderella, and other similar events. I enjoy getting the opportunity to not only raise money but to spread awareness and show support as well. I am always interested to learn more about different activist groups and to find out the interesting and inspiring ways they have helped our world.

Bill Sarai

Yes , I believe we as a city are responsible to prove shelter to the vulnerable individuals that request it , as long as they are willing to seek assistance for any mental health issues, and any one that is addicted to drugs are required to get treatment . This is the only way we will get the people help and the majority of the public to support the shelters

Stephen Karpuk

I am a charter member of the Rotary Club of Kamloops Aurora Cennential club, 14 years in total. I have participated in the Rotary Food Drive when I can, and usually involve all three of our kids plus my wife, Kathleen. Last year, my crazy idea of bringing the RCMP Musical Ride to Kamloops became a reality with the group effort of our Aurora Rotary Club. We saw over 5000 people attend our event and raised $90K for local and global charities. I sat on the local Rotary Charity Golf Exec for 10 years, raising over $500k for our local Rotary clubs. I support Rotary and all the work it does to lift people up, locally and globally.

Lastly, as a person who has taken graduate planning and resource management education I am also interested in community development and best practices. I have researched causes of homelessness and models for reductions of homelessness, like Yukon House in Vancouver, and Brookview House in Boston, MA. I have looked at crime reduction strategies that can be facilitated through urban design and planning. I believe in helping people with hand ups, but not handouts. People need to be accountable.