If elected as Member of Parliament for the soon-to-be federal riding of Vernon-Lake Country-Monashee, Scott Anderson said he would bring a common sense viewpoint to the nation's capital.
Anderson, from Vernon, has been accepted as a nominee for the Conservative Party of Canada candidate for the new federal riding, which comes into being when the federal election is called (must be held no later than Oct. 20).
鈥淵our Member of Parliament should also have the courage and conviction to speak up and bring your voice to Ottawa and that鈥檚 what I intend to do," said Anderson, a former two-term City of Vernon councillor.
He is also a North Okanagan business owner, and interim leader of the BC Conservatives.
鈥淚 have experience, both at our local/provincial level and at the federal level, and the drive to bring our regional concerns to Ottawa,鈥� said Anderson. 鈥淚鈥檓 also blessed with the support of an excellent campaign team, who have a real enthusiasm for making things better in the new riding.鈥�
Anderson has been involved with Conservative politics since 1993, when he first went to Ottawa for several months as a legislative assistant for an MP. He has been a member of the North Okanagan Shuswap Constituency Association since 2014 and has remained active at all three levels of government.
The party's nomination period closed on Feb. 26, and the official nomination vote will take place Sunday, March 16, from 1:45-6:30 p.m. at the Coldstream Community Hall, 9909 Kalamalka Rd.
Teresa Durning, current Vernon councillor who served on council with Anderson after winning a by-election in 2021-22, also accepted the nomination for the riding.
Others who have expressed interest include Vernon business owner Rachel Enns, former MLA constituency assistant Min Randhawa of Vernon, and 麻豆精选 radio morning show co-host Toby Tannas, who took to social media Monday, March 10, seeking support to end up on the ballot.
"I鈥檓 running because our communities need strong, principled leadership 鈥� someone with top-notch communication skills who will tackle affordability, take a stand on crime, and protect law-abiding citizens," wrote Tannas. "I love this region, I know its challenges, and I鈥檓 ready to be the Conservative voice we need in the next election. I need your support to get on the ballot."
