* Note, this story ran un-edited in last weeks paper, here is the correct version and apologies to Mr. Bonnell.
Courtney Taylor
Cariboo Advisor
As a long-time resident of the community, Ivan Bonnell is concerned about a number of issues in the community including taxation and economic status, and has decided to run for a city councillor seat in the upcoming municipal election.
“There is a whole mess of matters,” said Bonnell, a former city mayor. “I am willing to offer my experience for the next three years.”
Bonnell has City Council has 14 years of council experience. Her served on City Council from 1988 to1999 and served as Mayor from 1999 to 2001.
Bonnell said he feels it is important for residents to know who is running and what they’re all about, so they can then make an educated decision after they have scrutinized
and checked the candidates out.
He also encourages individuals like himself to stick their name on the ballots as well, and he definitely encourages people to get out and vote.
“If people don’t participate, then we don’t have much of a democracy,” said Bonnell.
It is a big commitment, but he is comfortable of the level of involvement of councilor, and no intentions of running for mayor.
“I am willing to serve as a collective with the whole of council,” said Bonnell.
Some things he would like to work towards on council would to be continuing towards lowering crime, strengthening the economy, and he believes the community and council need to work together.
“There is strength in the community, we need to unite and work towards common goals,”said Bonnell.
Bonnell said as an outsider looking in there are still problems facing the community, mainly making the community at large feel safe which he doesn’t feel has happened yet, though he does say the City has made progress.
“There is still room for improvement,” said Bonnell. “We need to find ways to work corporately with the community to resolve social issues and the sense of insecurity.”
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