The provincial election is happening on Oct. 19 and Black Press sent five questions to the three candidates running in the Kootenay-Monashee riding that includes Castlegar, Trail, Rossland, Fruitvale, Slocan Valley and some communities on Lower Arrow Lake.
Glen Byle represents the Conservative Party of B.C., Steve Morissette represents the B.C. NDP and Donovan Cavers represents the B.C. Green Party.
The candidates were given 100 words per question to complete their answers. The answers appear as they were submitted, without editing. We will publish one question each day this week.
What life experiences and character traits do you have that would make you a good MLA for Kootenay West?
Glen Byle: I have worked in healthcare for 18 years, and been a union steward in healthcare for 10 years. I have experience hearing from people about difficult situations, and helping find solutions to their challenges. I am 37 with 3 kids age 12, 10, and 8, and my wife is a nurse, so we are right in the thick of things with the struggles that young people and young families are facing. My journey overcoming PTSD has given me compassion for people working through mental health issues. I want to create a bright future for the next generation.
Donovan Cavers: 2011-2018 elected experience. Friendly, unless I’m way under slept. Know my limits but always push to maximize benefits to those I serve in whatever job I have. Business owner, teacher and potentially MLA with your support on October 19th. Understand the value of partnerships and collaboration. Passionate about understanding issues deeply. Solutions focused by nature. Will remain accessible to constituents after election day. Will never robocall you out of respect for your time and human dignity.
Steve Morissette: I love this community. Today, many people know me as the mayor of Fruitvale, but throughout the years, I have served in various leadership and volunteer roles spanning across education, regional development, transit, and economic development. I have experience building relationships across levels of government for the benefit of the community I represent, and I have every intention of staying locally-minded if given the honour of representing Kootenay-Monashee in the legislature.
