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Rutland in Focus During All-Candidates Forum for Kelowna Election
Dozens of candidates heard residents raise social disorder and affordability concerns as the Rutland Residents Association hosted its annual forum.
- On Saturday, Sept. 26, dozens of candidates met residents at Willow Park Church for an all-candidates forum, attended by mayoral candidates Tom Dyas, Ron Cannan, and Andrew Mark Uitvlugt.
- President Lynn Jack of the Rutland Residents Association stated the gathering provided a direct platform for residents to question officials, noting the neighbourhood maintains a unique identity within Kelowna.
- Citing the Ministry of Social Development office at Hwy 33 and Dougall Road, Jack identified social disorder as a key concern and argued current RCMP and by-law measures are insufficient.
- Jim King, a resident of Lower Mission, emphasized affordability and over-reliance on tourism as critical issues, urging the city to attract new industries for economic sustainability.
- With the 2026 municipal elections scheduled for Oct. 17, the forum provided voters a final opportunity to engage directly with candidates on Rutland's distinct priorities.
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