Electoral Area A includes areas from City of Powell River’s west border all the way to Desolation Sound, excluding Tla’amin Nation. Lund, Savary and Hernando islands, as well as Malaspina Peninsula, are also part of the area. Its three candidates were asked to submit a short bio and tell residents why they deserve support in the general election on Saturday, October 20.
Here is the response from Denise Smith:
I am from the Tla’amin Nation and have lived in Powell River for most of my life. I am a wife of 28 years (to Wayne Smith) and we have 3 children (27, 22 and 21).
I have decided to run for the position of director of Electoral Area A. I have been involved in the Tla’amin Government (as both chief and councillor and now legislator) for 25-plus years and this brings with it experience in leadership and a passion for these lands and resources that we all share.
I commit to listening to the constituents in our area and doing what I can to help and to with the other area directors for the broader good of our region.
Good luck to everyone. Cheh cheha Thetch (thank you).
