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Housing affordability did not collapse because of one policy, one level of government or one moment in time. It is the cumulative result of years of decisions that have made housing slower, more expensive and more diffic...

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A Stronger, More Prosperous Vernon

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Strong communities are not defined solely by the decisions they make. They are defined by the integrity of the process used to make those decisions.

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For years, many local governments have been sounding the alarm bells on housing affordability and accessibility – especially here in BC. The City of Vernon, with the help of the Regional District of North Okanagan, partn...

","url":"https://votekarigares.com/f/housing-crisis-in-focus","title":"Housing Crisis in Focus","summary":"For years, many local governments have been sounding the alarm bells on housing affordability and accessibility – especially here in BC. The City of Vernon, with the help of the Regional District of North Okanagan, partn...","date_modified":"2023-12-07T22:46:09Z"},{"id":"https://votekarigares.com/f/the-intersection-between-prolific-offenders-and-mental-health","html_content":"

Inner city crime has been a top discussion for many cities across the Province. Most businesses in the downtown core have had to deal with a wide swath of criminal issues such as petty theft, negative interactions, loit...

","url":"https://votekarigares.com/f/the-intersection-between-prolific-offenders-and-mental-health","title":"The Intersection Between Prolific Offenders and Mental Health","summary":"Inner city crime has been a top discussion for many cities across the Province. Most businesses in the downtown core have had to deal with a wide swath of criminal issues such as petty theft, negative interactions, loit...","date_modified":"2022-10-09T23:46:06Z"},{"id":"https://votekarigares.com/f/the-value-in-arts-culture-celebrating-our-uniqueness","html_content":"

Vernon has a rich history that has been preserved in its historic murals that line many of our streets today. In fact, our history can be noted in many of our downtown buildings that show the architectural uniqueness of...

","url":"https://votekarigares.com/f/the-value-in-arts-culture-celebrating-our-uniqueness","title":"The Value in Arts & Culture: Celebrating Our Uniqueness","summary":"Vernon has a rich history that has been preserved in its historic murals that line many of our streets today. In fact, our history can be noted in many of our downtown buildings that show the architectural uniqueness of...","date_modified":"2022-10-08T17:28:30Z"},{"id":"https://votekarigares.com/f/crime-addiction-challenges-and-solutions","html_content":"

What can Municipal Governments do to protect their citizens from the growing issue of crime and addiction?

","url":"https://votekarigares.com/f/crime-addiction-challenges-and-solutions","title":"Crime & Addiction: Challenges and Solutions","summary":"What can Municipal Governments do to protect their citizens from the growing issue of crime and addiction?","date_modified":"2022-10-01T17:02:36Z"},{"id":"https://votekarigares.com/f/collaboration-leads-the-way","html_content":"

One of the most important aspects of being an elected official at the Local Government level comes with the willingness to work collaboratively with other elected officials - whether regionally or with senior levels of ...

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One of the key roles and responsibilities of any Council is to ensure that their infrastructure and amenities are well managed and maintained in order to avoid costly repairs in the future. Our current recreational faci...

","url":"https://votekarigares.com/f/why-should-we-vote-yes-for-the-active-living-centre-pool","title":"Why Should We Vote Yes for the Active Living Centre (Pool)","summary":"One of the key roles and responsibilities of any Council is to ensure that their infrastructure and amenities are well managed and maintained in order to avoid costly repairs in the future. Our current recreational faci...","date_modified":"2022-08-28T23:01:34Z"},{"id":"https://votekarigares.com/f/affordable-housing-a-top-priority","html_content":"

I was once told that I could not possibly be an advocate for Affordable Housing since I didn't vote \"for\" affordable housing at the Kin Race Track. I see how some may come to that conclusion but my record speaks to my a...

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The City of Vernon and Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities (Jumpstart) are proud to announce the official celebration of a Jumpstart Inclusive Playground in Marshall Field Park, that opened to public last fall. At approxim...

","url":"https://votekarigares.com/f/building-brighter-and-more-inclusive-parks","title":"Building Brighter and More Inclusive Parks","summary":"The City of Vernon and Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities (Jumpstart) are proud to announce the official celebration of a Jumpstart Inclusive Playground in Marshall Field Park, that opened to public last fall. At approxim...","date_modified":"2022-08-25T01:55:54Z"}]}