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Letter: Lack of civic leadership

I’ve grown tired of lackluster and feeble attempts at addressing social concerns
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I have recently stated publically that I would be willing to endorse any candidate that I have vetted and has an understanding of the social needs and current crisis’s facing our community.

I’ve grown tired of lackluster and feeble attempts at addressing these concerns. Over the past few years I have become frustrated with the lack of decisiveness and effectiveness in our civic leadership. I have made no qualms and have pulled no punches in stating this. After several meetings with Jason Cox I am confident that he possesses the capacity to move our city forward.

There are few vanguards that have a working knowledge of both the business and social sectors. I believe these are the caliber of people we need in elected positions locally. Our city is populated with an eclectic range of citizens requiring diverse needs. Hence the necessity of leadership that can traverse this assortment of demands and create bridges of success rather than fissures of disparity. I am convinced Jason has this capacity.

All too often I have attended community meetings that have yielded very little or seen action take place without community engagement. Penticton deserves better. We require leadership that understands the value of consultation before implementation.

I am confident lending my support towards Jason Cox and his pursuit of this endeavour.

Matthew Baran, executive director

Ooknakane Friendship Centre