After the September 14 deadline passed for declaring candidacy in the upcoming City of Powell River general election on Saturday, October 20, the Peak asked mayoral candidates: Why should Powell River vote for you?
Here is Ron Woznow's answer:
The BC Community Charter states that the mayor is the chief executive officer of the city. As a company CEO, business owner, ratepayers association president and co-founder of community foundations, I have a track record of providing solid leadership. This experience will serve me well as your mayor.
Susan and I moved to Powell River because of its natural beauty, its appreciation of the arts and the opportunity to live in an inclusive community. Since moving here in 2012, I have served on the Powell River Library board of trustees, board of directors of the First Credit Union and chaired the board of the Powell River Waterfront Development Corporation.
I also sit on the city’s housing roundtable.
With no business interests in Powell River I can promote new, local economic opportunities and job creation without any conflict of interest. I see the technology sector, boat building and a new sawmill as realistic goals for our community.
Issues which I will address: I will immediately deal with the derelict Inn at Westview by having the owners take full responsibility for eliminating this health and safety concern; I want to create an atmosphere at city hall where employees feel valued and enthusiastically serve citizens. My priority will be transparent decisions and engaged citizens.
Powell River residents want real economic development. I will expand the economic development committee to include business, union and community leaders. I will bring openness, respect and inclusive leadership to the office of the mayor.
