This is the first set of responses of three Qs sent to both Salmon Arm mayoral candidates. All 3 Q&As will be posted before the first Advance Poll on Oct 7th. Check back for Q2 on the degree of control and flexibility over their own weekly schedule so that they can fully participate in the many meetings required Due Sunday Sept 27th noon
Q1: Context: This Q was going to be posed to you anyhow but the recent speculation of possible election calls from higher levels of govt has brought this to the forefront. The continuity of having elected local govt representatives in place over a full 4-year term is vital to the functioning of the council table. Do you commit to completing the full 2026 – 2030 term as our SA Mayor and to not run in any provincial or federal election during that time?
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: Q&A #1 for Mayoral Candidates| Candidate | Response |
| Alan Harrison | I am absolutely committed to working hard throughout this 4-year term. One of the things I like best about local government is having the autonomy to gather information, listen to discussion and then vote on each motion, without having any ties to a political party position. |
| Daniel Bardy | I’m not planning to run for any other election. |
