Kelowna City Councillor Andre Blanleil has announced he will not run for re-election in the upcoming civic election. Blanleil has seen Kelowna through significant change during his twenty-one years on Council, working with four different mayors, "These have been important years for the City as we faced some complex issues that came with growth. I'm pleased to have been part of the conversation and played some small part in resolving those issues."
Blanleil says the City is poised for significant growth, "The future for Kelowna is bright and full of opportunity. As the economy strengthens and as investment in key infrastructure grows our city and region will continue to attract investors and people from across the country and beyond. I have always thought that welcoming investment, encouraging business and keeping property taxes in line is the foundation upon which every great city must grow. By that measure Kelowna's best days are ahead."
Blanleil says he is thankful for the ongoing support from Kelowna voters, "Kelowna is the envy of many Canadians and it is each Council's responsibility to make it a better place to live. Twenty - one years later Kelowna is envied nationally for our abundance of nature and opportunity; it is a great place to live and I've been proud to have a seat at Blanleil doesn't discount a return to politics some time in the future but for now will turn
his undivided attention to strengthening his privately owned business as it grows throughout British Columbia and perhaps carve out some time just for himself, "I leave thankful for the experience and humbled by the long term support I've enjoyed as a City Councillor for this great city we are all blessed to live in.
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