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Murray Presley returns to reduce the cost of government
Former council member Murray Presley blames the current mayor and council for overspending and wandering from its core functions into pipelines, GMOs and running daycare centres. He wants to contract out more city services and get the Stotan Falls park
Jin Lin would bring cultural diversity to City Council
Jin Lin wants the City of Courtenay to spend less and not raise taxes every year, include food waste in its recycling program and talk more with 3L about Stotan Falls
Arzeena Hamir seeking diverse Area B seat on CVRD
Arzeena Hamir has experience in bringing together people with opposing views, a skill she would use to improve decision-making at the regional district level rzeena Hamir has decided to seek election as the Area B representative on the...
Who’s running: Final list of 2018 municipal candidates
The final list of candidates for the Comox Valley’s five local governments. Election Day is Oct. 20. Cumberland has a public referendum on the ballot, and Courtenay has a non-binding opinion question for voters
Harold Long joins the race for Courtenay mayor
Harold Long says Courtenay has outgrown small town thinking, should plan for sea level rise, calls a subdivision at Stotan Falls a 'bad idea' and wants to densify the urban core to preserve downtown businesses. And he's disappointed in incumbent Mayor Larry Jangula...
Starr Winchester will focus on traffic and taxation
After a one-term absence, Starr Winchester is carrying on a long family tradition of public service in seeking another term on the Courtenay City Council
How Alberta’s oil industry co-opted Canada
Former Alberta Liberal Party leader Kevin Taft will discuss his new book in Courtenay on Sept. 13, telling the story of how the collision between climate change and the oil industry subverted the democratic process in Canada
Brennan Day takes on public spending, housing and open government
Courtenay City Council candidate Brennan Day believes that with good planning, the Comox Valley can grow without without losing its charm or small town feel. He would improve infrastructure, housing affordability and promote greater City Council transparency and better communication
Wendy Morin would bring a social consciousness to city
Wendy Morin, a substance abuse counsellor with the John Howard Society and a co-founder of the Comox Valley Girls Group, is running for Courtenay City Council. She would focus on housing, social issues and the environment