Grant Wiebe

Uptown Rutland is hosting an All Candidates Forum

November 4th

7:00 - 9:00 PM

Rutland Centennial Hall

180A North Rutland Road

Candidates were requested to respond to the five questions below.  Each candidate has been invited to introduce themselves and choose one of the five questions to speak to in detail.

1. The CD Zone is being heralded as a tool that will efficiently and effectively act as a catalyst for the redevelopment of the core of downtown, would you support a similar planning and zoning exercise in the Rutland business district?  If not, why? 

2. Some may suggest that Kelowna is a victim of poor development which has led to urban sprawl and poor roadway infrastructure.  Does the Municipal Candidate support the City of Kelowna's push for densification of Urban Town Centers? And if so, what do the candidates think of the C7 Zoning in Rutland and the new Rutland Urban Development plan involving the linear park that is currently before City Council?

3. In spite of the fact that most individuals being picked up by the RCMPO are from other areas of town, there have been discussions with regard to locating a sobering station at Cross Roads in Rutland.  These discussions have not involved URBA or the Resident's Association.  Do you support this initiative, and the location? 

4. What do you see as priorities for Rutland and what would you do to help achieve them?  

5. Recent economic events have shaken the entire financial world.  Kelowna is not immune to these events and we are now starting to see large projects either fail or cease, job losses and property value losses.  The City of Kelowna, as a corporation, has an annual budget of close to $500 million dollars, with millions in assets and hundreds of employees.  As a councilor, you are really a Board of Directors for the on-going viability of the City as a corporate body.  During these uncertain times, all organizations must be run with clear direction and knowledge of the ramifications for all decisions.  Please tell us what specific education and experience you have that will assure us that you have the requisite skills for the job. 

Courtesy of Uptown Rutland Business Association