Kamloops and District Labour Council

Have you ever been a candidate or volunteered in a previous civic, provincial, or federal election? If so, please give details.

If you are a Union member, does your union (provide union/local name) offer endorsement to members running for public office? If so, have you applied for/received endorsement from your union?

Are you or have you ever been active in any community organizations, actions, or campaigns?
Describe your volunteer work, positions, and any tangible change to the community from your involvement. Are you still involved with this work?

What are the top three critical issues facing your community?

Describe your position on Contracting Out and Public Private Partnerships and how they effect existing jobs.

Do you support the Living Wage for Families Campaign? Please explain why or why not.

What steps would you take to ensure a Pay Equity policy is in place and that the policy is applied to all staff employed by the local government?

What can local governments do to attract and create green jobs and businesses in their community?

Describe how you will address housing needs and housing that people can afford in your community?

What steps would you take to ensure your local government hiring practices reflect the community’s population diversity? Are you aware of any existing Employment Equity policies in your community or other communities?

How will you promote ethical purchases, including local unionized goods and services, where available?

What steps will you take to work towards action on Truth and Reconciliation?

Millions of jobs were lost during the pandemic. Describe how you will advocate for replacing those lost jobs with good union jobs.

Define Fiduciary Responsibility and how would you personally apply this to an elected role in Council or the TNRD.

Describe how you would prioritize fire and flood management and other infrastructure issues such as poor roads and services in our community. Are you prepared to raise taxes to pay for improved infrastructure?

Many municipalities are facing ongoing problems and are dealing with staffing issues as part of the current health care crisis. Describe from a local government perspective how would you plan to recruit workers to our community?

Many communities are facing drug addiction challenges, homelessness and have seen increase in crime and property crimes. How would advocate for our disadvantaged community members and what solutions would you propose?

What do you believe are the critical issues facing your community and school district?

Please describe the principles of public education and how education should be funded.

How would you address the challenges of the current funding structure for students with special needs?

Do you think education should be treated as an essential service?