Eighteen candidates have entered the race to fill six City of Powell River Council seats. The Peak asked each candidate the following question:
Why should voters choose you to be a City of Powell River councillor?
Here is the response from Earl Almeida:
Someone once said: "If you do what you’ve always done, you’ll get what you’ve always gotten."
It’s time for a fresh voice on city council. After a decade of stagnant growth, 2021 census data shows that Powell River’s population grew by over six per cent over the previous five years.
Now is the time for city council to be a reflection of our growing city.
While a newcomer to Powell River, I’m married to a family who have lived in this community for 28 years, providing me with a unique blend of relating to new residents and understanding the longtime locals.
Why choose me?
I come to this election with no political experience and no previous bias. While being aware of the matters that are currently top of mind to our citizens, I’m approaching them all with open eyes and ears.
In 20 years in sales, business consulting and customer service, I’ve focused on asking questions, understanding the concerns of the person in front me and providing solutions that are best for them. I’ll bring that same analytical approach to council and look at what we can do today to improve our community tomorrow and years from now.
General election day is October 15. Read all Peak election coverage at prpeak.com/2022-civic-election.
