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My approach is built around common sense, hard work, determination and persistence. Throughout my life and career, I’ve learned that problems rarely solve themselves. You have to listen, understand the issue, ask the right questions and then be prepared to put in the work to get things done.
I bring decades of business experience, negotiation and leadership, along with previous elected and volunteer leadership experience. Those experiences taught me how to work with different personalities, manage money responsibly, make difficult decisions and keep pushing toward a solution when the easy answer isn’t good enough.
I believe municipal government should focus first on the things that matter to residents: responsible spending, infrastructure, roads and sidewalks, public safety, recreation, traffic and planning properly for growth.
I won’t pretend that one councillor can fix everything or promise things that cannot realistically be delivered. What I can promise is that I will show up, do the homework, listen to residents, ask difficult questions and persist when something needs to be done.
Taxpayers work hard for their money. City Hall should respect that and make every dollar go as far as possible. At the same time, we need to invest wisely in the infrastructure and services our growing community needs.
Above all, my philosophy is simple: Residents First. Use common sense. Work hard. Spend responsibly. Listen to people. And don’t give up on an issue simply because solving it is difficult.
Biography
Chris Moyer is a West Kelowna father, volunteer hockey coach, business leader and longtime Okanagan property owner who brings decades of business, negotiation and leadership experience to his campaign for City Council.
Born and raised in British Columbia, Chris attended Kwantlen University College, where he was elected twice to the student association council. He later spent nearly two decades living and working overseas, building a successful real estate business from the ground up and earning state, national and international recognition for his work.
Chris also served as the elected volunteer vice president of an ice hockey club during a period of serious financial difficulty. Working alongside other board members and volunteers, he helped restructure the organization, strengthen its financial controls and move the club from debt into a profitable position in less than a year.
After returning to Canada with his family, Chris chose West Kelowna as home. He has become involved in the community through minor hockey, coaching local children and helping new skaters build confidence on the ice.
As a father raising two young children in West Kelowna, Chris experiences many of the same issues residents talk about every day — traffic and the bridge, taxes, roads and sidewalks, recreation facilities, public safety and the pressures that come with rapid growth.
Chris believes City Hall exists to serve residents. He is running to bring a fresh perspective, strong work ethic, financial discipline and practical, common-sense decision-making to Council. He doesn’t claim to have every answer, but promises to listen, ask difficult questions, work collaboratively and remain accountable to the people he represents.
His approach is simple: Residents First. Practical Solutions. Responsible Spending. Stronger Community.
Reason for running
Reason for running
This is my home. It’s where my family lives, where my children are growing up, and where I want to see future generations have the opportunity to build their lives.
I’m running for West Kelowna City Council because I believe our city needs fresh energy, a new voice and a common-sense approach to the decisions that affect residents every day.
Like many residents, I’ve become frustrated by rising taxes and the cost of government, while important issues in our community still need attention. Residents work hard for their money, and I believe City Hall has a responsibility to treat every tax dollar with the same care we would give our own.
I bring decades of business experience, previous elected leadership experience and volunteer involvement in our community. Throughout my career, I’ve learned the importance of listening, asking questions, negotiating, working with others and making difficult decisions when necessary. I want to put that experience to work for West Kelowna.
I’m not running because I believe one councillor can solve every problem, and I certainly don’t pretend to have every answer. I’m running because I’m prepared to listen to residents, do the work, challenge things when they don’t make sense and work constructively with others to find practical solutions.
West Kelowna is growing quickly, and the decisions made today will shape this community for decades. We need to manage that growth responsibly, protect what makes this city such a great place to live and make sure taxpayers are receiving value for the money they contribute.
This is my home too. I want it to be the best community it can be — for my family, for your family and for the generations that follow us.
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