Slater inspired by Elvena Slump

City of Penticton: Slater, Debra Councillor candidate

Debra Slater

Debra Slater

Debra Slater does not have a background in politics but feels she will make a good member of council because she represents the average person.

ā€œI feel like things have been a little out of hand with council the last while. I am someone that always has something to say. I am a voice and I feel strongly that if there are enough voices that get together someone will listen and that we can change things,ā€ said Slater.

She said she decided to throw her hat into the ring after she heard that the city sent a letter to resident Elvena Slump warning her of legal action for defamation regarding a letter to the editor. Slater has lived in Penticton for over five decades and is a manager at a storage centre.

ā€œThis is a beautiful city to live and work in, but we are struggling and we need to get some balance back in this area,ā€ said Slater. ā€œI’m honest, maybe a little bit outspoken, but I really believe Penticton can be a wonderful place to live for all ages.ā€

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I have lived in the Penticton area for more than five decades now. l love the weather, its scenery and its people. I come from a family of five children and three half-sisters with a number of very welcomed foster children over my formative years.

My husband Brian Bennett and I reside in Penticton as well as all our grown children: Selena Rudolph (Kevin), Graydon Bowering (Breanne), Duncan Godsman, granddaughter Ashley Rudolph and grandson Kelynd Rudolph. Kelynd and Chelsea will be making us great grandparents any day now.

I decided to run for council when Elvena Slump’s freedom of speech was questioned, I have also been known to write to the editor on occasion; the accountability to the residents of this community must be of the utmost importance.

My focus when I am elected is to bring new prosperous businesses to Penticton, with new businesses brings new jobs. My number one priority is year round employment.