KELOWNA – Whether it’s Conservative, Green, Liberal or NDP, political parties dominate federal and provincial elections. That soon could be coming to municipal politics in Kelowna, at least if a locally formed party has its way.
A two-man political slate called ‘Prosper Kelowna’ officially announced its intention to run in the upcoming municipal election Wednesday. Both party members are aiming for a spot in city council.
They hope to be elected together with goals of removing red tape, rejuvenating the city’s job market and providing more affordable housing options for Kelowna residents.
“We believe our party needs to continue the solid foundation that has already been laid. We believe our city is going in the right direction, but we think that we can take it to another level,” says Sean Upshaw with Prosper Kelowna.
This comes about a month after another party, Tax Payers First, announced its bid to run for the eight-person Kelowna council.
The five-person team’s mandate is to have a zero percent increase in taxes.
“We want to try to eliminate the 23 per cent increase that is projected over the next four years,” says Carol Gran with Taxpayers First.
Current mayor Walter Gray sees only the downside to party politics in the city.
“To be bound by a particular doctrine of a party, kind of hamstrings them, so they can’t really be themselves,” says Gray.
Candidate-hopefuls have until Friday at 4 pm to hand in their nomination papers.
General election day is November 15.
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