This is the first set of responses of three Qs sent to the Salmon Arm SD83 Trustee candidates. All 3 Q&As will be posted before the first Advance Poll on Oct 7th. Check back for Q2 on safe, inclusive and welcoming schools for all school community members including Indigenous, LGTBQ2S+, people with disabilities and the marginalized 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 trustees in place over a full 4-year term is vital to the functioning of the school district elected table. Do you commit to complete the full 2026 – 2030 term as a SA Electoral Area-4 Trustee and to not run in any provincial or federal election during that time?
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: Q&A #1 for SA School Trustees| Candidate | Responses |
| Tracy Riley | Yes. I commit to the full four-year term as School Trustee for K̓wsaltktnéws ne Secwepemcúl’ecw School District No. 83, building trust through collaboration, supporting student achievement and well-being, making district-wide decisions, and representing our community. Thus, I will not run in any provincial or federal election during the four-year term. |
| Melissa Parmenter | Yes, I commit to completing the full four year term as trustee. I will also strive to attend all community events, partner groups, and PAC meetings that I am intivited to attend as trustee. |
| Claire Askew | Yes. I am committed to serving the full 2026–2030 term as a School District 83 trustee and will not seek provincial or federal office during that time. I believe voters deserve trustees who are focused on the local public education system and committed to the long-term work of strengthening it. |
| Linda Martens | Yes continuity is important for effective governance. When I moved, I completed my trustee term, by attending virtually and/or by travelling to attend special meetings, training, and events. Doing what was needed to be done. I am committed to serving the full term. I have no plans to seek other |
