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Ballots can have candidates from OneBowen identified

OneBowen has satisfied the requirements of British Columbia's Local Government Act to become Bowen Island's first legally recognized electoral organization.

OneBowen has satisfied the requirements of British Columbia's Local Government Act to become Bowen Island's first legally recognized electoral organization.

As such, during the November 18 municipal election, ballots will list the group's name alongside those of its candidates.

The interim leaders will host the group's first general membership meeting on September 15, 7-9 p.m., at Collins Hall. Attending members in good standing will ratify the group's draft platform and elect five leaders who will in turn form an executive steering committee.

"With election season about to get underway in earnest, we felt it was time to check in with our members to make sure we are on the right track," said James Glave, OneBowen's interim chair.

"It's time to bring back the sense of optimism and possibility, and get on with the positive change so many of us want to see in our community."

Membership is open to any Bowen Island resident or property owner who pays the $20 fee. Members will make all fundamental decisions, including refinement and adoption of the OneBowen policy platform,

election of executive members, and candidate selection.

OneBowen's platform is rooted in the theme "Back to Basics" and will focus on the revitalization of Snug Cove village.

OneBowen believes Bowen Island's government must implement existing plans and put in place the infrastructure and policies needed to address a number of pressing challenges. A selection of aligned

councillors could help create new and better on-island jobs and opportunities, protect the environment, and enable more housing options and a community centre in Snug Cove.

OneBowen's membership includes tradespeople, performers, business owners, artists, architects, academics, environmentalists, developers, families, elders, and more.

For more information, please visit onebowen.ca or facebook.com/onebowen, or stop by and say hello at its Bowfest booth.