Ophus running for another term on District of West Kelowna Council
West Kelowna, BC, September 7, 2011 – West Kelowna Councillor Duane Ophus has today formally announced his intention to seek a third term in the upcoming municipal election on November 19, 2011.
Duane has lived in West Kelowna for over sixteen years during which time he has continuously operated a successful business in Westbank Towne Centre Mall with his wife Elaine. Together they raised a family in West Kelowna, living for many years in Shannon Lake and for the past seven years in Lakeview Heights.
He has served on Council for all four years since incorporation and for the past three years as a West Kelowna Director on the Regional District of Central Okanagan board. Duane brings his strong analytical and financial management skills to Council, engages in spirited debate and works towards developing a consensus in the community and at the Council table.
“I have enjoyed serving our community over the past four years; Council and staff have made good progress in putting our new community on a firm financial foundation, delivering some major new infrastructure projects and providing a high level of day-to-day services to residents. I would be honoured to have the opportunity to continue to build on this success”, says Ophus.
Over the next three years Ophus plans to focus on:
- Implementation of our Economic Development Plan to strengthen our tax base and increase revenues to moderate future tax burdens
- Implementation of the initiatives in our new Official Community Plan, Westbank Centre Plan, Parks and Recreation Plan and others to make West Kelowna an even better place to live, work and play
- Complete the Transportation and Water System Master Plans to ensure a solid foundation for future delivery of these essential services in a cost-effective manner
- Continued delivery of strategic infrastructure improvements, including sewer service, roads, sidewalks and community facilities
- Protect the natural environment and encourage parks, waterfront amenities and trails for all of the public to access and enjoy
- Continuing to lobby the Provincial Government for appropriate health care services in our community, action on the Westbank couplet and equitable treatment in all infrastructure development
“I want to use my 35 years of business experience, my four years on Council and three years as one of West Kelowna’s Directors on the Regional District of Central Okanagan Board to continue working, building on the firm foundation we have established since incorporation, to deliver on the priorities of West Kelowna residents”, says Ophus.
Ophus looks forward to hearing from West Kelowna citizens and would be pleased to continue to serve them with integrity and foresight. If you would like to contact him please call 250-801-3834 or e-mail dophus@shaw.ca.
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