The election is over and we have a new mayor and council – but you can still read what they had to say while they were campaigning for your vote! ⬇️
The Phoenix is the only outlet in town who covered this election like a resident. I’ve asked questions sent from subscribers, each candidate has their own page for announcements, I met them in person, live-typed the candidates forum and on Friday, I asked each candidate to share how they’re doing. Scroll down for all the links.
I was at the community centre after polls closed October 15, awaiting results. Here’s my live coverage and my story on the results.
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Only one sitting councillor (Pete Coolio) isn’t running in this October 15 election. As Peachland’s only local and independent news source who works into the night – subscribers know the Phoenix is the place to check for the very latest on Election ’22. You can subscribe here.
Here’s who is running for Mayor (in alphabetical order)
Keith Fielding (current councillor)
2018: Elected to council with 998 votes (42.5% of the vote)
2014: Ran for Mayor, lost to Cindy Fortin by 70 votes. He received 533 votes (29% of the vote)
2011: Elected Mayor with 953 votes (61.5% of the vote)
2008: Elected Mayor with 906 votes (49% of the vote)
☎️ : (250) 870-6603 📧 keithfielding@telus.net
Website: peachland2022.com
Who signed his nomination documents?: Fellow councillor Terry Condon and Peachland resident Paul T. Cave.
On July 8, I met Keith at the photo location of his choice and asked a few questions. Here’s the story.
Other stories involving Keith Fielding:
Information from Keith Fielding’s campaign
Subscribers Ask: Keith Fielding
It’s the day before the vote: Keith Fielding
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Cindy Fortin (current mayor)
2018: Elected Mayor with 804 votes (34% of the vote), after a tie with Harry Gough. Fortin’s name was drawn from a hat. Rules on that have since changed.
2014: Elected Mayor with 603 votes (33% of the vote)
2011: Elected to council with 841 votes (54% of the vote)
☎️: (250) 212-9416 📧: mayorcindyfortin1@gmail.com
Website: mayorcindyfortin.com
Who signed her nomination documents?: Larry Swartz and Allyson Shelley.
On August 9, I met Cindy at the photo location of her choice and asked some questions. Here’s the story:
Information from Cindy Fortin’s campaign
Other stories involving Cindy Fortin
It’s the day before the vote: Cindy Fortin
What did she do at the UBCM in Whistler?
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Patrick Van Minsel (current councillor)
2018: Elected to council with 1,094 votes (46.5% of the vote)

Photo: Van Minsel’s campaign
☎️: (250) 470-8557 📧: votepatrick4mayor@gmail.com
Website: patrickvanminsel.com
Who signed his nomination documents?: Vince Boyko and Dagmar White.
On June 28, I asked Patrick Van Minsel a couple questions at his media announcement. Read the story here.
Information from Patrick Van Minsel’s campaign
Other stories involving Patrick Van Minsel
Subscribers ask: Patrick Van Minsel
It’s the day before the vote: Patrick Van Minsel
What did he do at the UBCM in Whistler?
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Here’s who is running for Council (in alphabetical order)
Kevin Bennett
Website: vote4peachland.ca
Who signed his nomination documents? David Collins and Patrick Van Minsel
You choose the location, I ask the questions: An interview with Kevin Bennett
Information from Kevin Bennett’s campaign
Subscribers ask: Kevin Bennett
It’s the day before the vote: Kevin Bennett
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Randey Brophy
Who signed his nomination documents? David Hasdell and Alice Brophy.
You choose the location, I ask the questions: Randey Brophy
Stories mentioning Randey Brophy
Information from Randey Brophy’s campaign
Subscribers ask: Randey Brophy
It’s the day before the vote: Randey Brophy
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David Collins
☎️: (250) 870-1444 Facebook Page 📧: davidinpeachland@gmail.com
Who signed his nomination documents? Patrick Van Minsel, Bert Moritz.
You choose the location, I ask the questions: Dave Collins
Information from Dave Collins’ campaign
Stories mentioning Dave Collins
It’s the day before the vote: Dave Collins
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Terry Condon (current councillor)
2018: Elected to council with 1,029 votes (44% of the vote)
2014: Elected to council with 891 votes (49% of the vote)
2011: Elected to council with 1,003 votes (65% of the vote)
2008: Elected to council with 976 votes (53% of the vote)
☎️: (250) 767-3080 📧: tcondon@telus.net
Who signed his nomination papers? Paul Theodore Cave and Donna Cave.
You choose the location, I ask the questions: An interview with Terry Condon
Information from Terry Condon’s campaign
More stories involving Terry Condon
It’s the day before the vote: Terry Condon
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Pam Cunningham (current councillor)
2018: Elected to council with 1,022 votes (43.5% of the vote)
2014: Elected to council with 1,116 votes (61% of the vote)
Who signed her nomination documents?: Francisca Strange, CIndy Fortin, and another name with a Peachland address that I can’t make out (handwriting).
You choose the location, I ask the questions: Pam Cunningham
Campaign info from Pam Cunningham
Stories involving Pam Cunningham
Subscribers ask: Pam Cunningham
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Alena Glasman
Who signed her nomination documents? Arthur Pesperanza, Margaret Brooks, Nancy McDonald, Gary Brooks, Kimberly Farmer, Brenda Howarth, Leslie McKellar, Robert McKellar, Ardelle Moshuk, Todd Glasman.
You choose the location, I ask the questions
Information from Alena Glasman’s campaign
Subscribers ask: Alena Glasman
It’s the day before the vote: Alena Glasman
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Moira Goodman
☎️ (778) 903-1952 📧: larrymgoodman@hotmail.com
Who signed her nomination documents? Larry Goodman, Barbara Douglas
You choose the location, I ask the questions: An interview with Moira Goodman
Information from Moira’s campaign
Subscribers ask: Moira Goodman
It’s the day before the vote: Moira Goodman
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Rick Ingram
2018: Received 973 votes in his unsuccessful run for council – 23 votes behind Mike Kent, who was elected.
☎️ (778) 363-2207 📧: rick@rickingramforcouncil.ca
Who signed his nomination documents? Kym Martin, Heather Sutherland
You choose the location, I ask the questions: Rick Ingram
Information from Rick Ingram’s campaign
It’s the day before the vote: Rick Ingram
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Mike Kent (current councillor)
2018: Elected to council with 996 votes (42% of the vote)
2014: Elected to council with 1,270 votes (69.5% of the vote)
☎️: (250)864-7995 📧: mikesoir@hotmail.com
Who signed his nomination documents?: Wesley Diack and Terri Lynn Diack
You choose the location, I ask the questions: Mike Kent
Information from Mike Kent’s campaign
It’s the day before the vote: Mike Kent
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Keith Thom
2018: Received 346 votes in his unsuccessful run for Mayor (15% of the vote in a five-person race)
2014: Elected to council with 1,175 votes (64% of the vote)
☎️: (250) 870-8891 📧: keithpthom@gmail.com
Who signed his nomination documents? Dave Collins and Vince Boyko.
You choose the location, I ask the questions: Keith Thom
Information from Keith Thom’s campaign
It’s the day before the vote: Keith Thom
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Rainer Udala

photo from the District of Peachland website
☎️: (250) 503-8286 📧: r.udala@telus.net
Who signed his nomination documents? Frank Kouwenhoven and Douglas Gardner
Rainer did not reply to five emails over the past few weeks re opportunities for candidates to get the word out on this site. He did send answers to subscriber’s questions. UPDATE – I approached Rainer at the all-candidates forum. The email address he provided isn’t working. So I let him know again about what I’m doing and he seemed receptive. Will update with an interview, perhaps.
It’s the day before the vote: Rainer Udala
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Nick Walsh
Website: nickwalsh.me
Who signed his nomination documents? Steve Niemeier and Joan Niemeier.
You choose the location, I ask the questions: Nick Walsh
Information from Nick Walsh’s campaign
It’s the day before the vote: Nick Walsh
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Who is running for school trustee? Longtime trustee (and SD 23 chairwoman Moyra Baxter isn’t running this year, marking an end to decades of public service).
Karrie Fehr
☎️: (250) 859-1131 📧: karrieann601@gmail.com
Who signed her nomination papers? Shaine Fehr and Brian Douglas Eli
You choose the location, I ask the questions: Karrie Fehr
Information from Karrie Fehr’s campaign (bio)
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Lisa Guderyan
📧: lisa.guderyan@royalroads.ca
Who signed her nomination papers? Trisha Hann, Deanne Winkler, Sanja Vracarevic, Milan Vracarevic, Judy Bedford, Hayley Moir.
You choose the location, I ask the questions: Lisa Guderyan
It’s the day before the vote: Lisa Guderyan
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Gordon Wiebe
Who signed his nomination papers?: Moyra Baxter, Judith Sheppard, Donald Wilson
You choose the location, I ask the questions: Gordon Wiebe
Information from Gordon Wiebe’s campaign (brochure)
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