qathet Regional District 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 Patrick Brabazon:
Being the director for an electoral area that covers a huge and diverse expanse, from north of T’ishosum to Toba, from Savary Island to the peaks of the Coast Mountains, is both a challenge and a pleasure.
The challenge is in seeking to ensure that the local government responds to the interests of a population as varied as retired city folk, back-to-the-landers, resource workers, and Highway 101 commuters. There is a vast diversity in economic and social backgrounds. The pleasure is in succeeding to do so.
Listening to the people is a big part of this job and I know that when I sit down at the regional board table I am Area A. When I speak I remember that I speak for those who are not present. I am their advocate, whether addressing other directors, provincial civil servants, or the minister herself.
I am the go-to person. I intend to keep going.
