Welcome to the Okanagan Lake West—South Kelowna Federal NDP Electoral District Association
• We are thrilled to introduce your NDP candidate for OLWSK •
Harpreet Badohal
Harpreet is deeply grateful to live in such a beautiful part of the world, surrounded by people filled with love and hope. Harpreet recognizes the complex challenges that OLWSK faces as a rapidly growing community. He is dedicated to tackling issues related to affordability and ensuring our social systems are strengthened so that people get care and support when they need it.
Inspired by his Sikh faith, Harpreet aims to dedicate the rest of his life to public service, a commitment he refers to as Sewa, meaning selfless service. Driven by a deep love for all humanity, Harpreet eagerly connects with everyone and is a strong believer in the power of dialogue to address and resolve issues.
Harpreet is committed to ensuring that essential services are accessible to everyone. Harpreet wants to help this region adopt new strategies for a long sustainable economic future; while listening, learning, and collecting feedback and information toward possible short-term solutions.
• Read Harpreet's Full Story •
We are gathering on the unceded and ancestral lands of the syilx people, with the intention to honor, respect and care for all living things, the tmixʷ.
On December 7th, 2024 the NDP membership and guests were invited to the inaugural AGM for OLWSK, a new Okanagan riding that spans neighbourhoods in and around Kelowna and West Kelowna.
Pamela and Grouse Barnes from Westbank First Nations welcomed participants to syilx territories and shared their understanding of caring for the people and land where we live.
We then heard from three guests speakers: Richard Cannings, NDP Member of Parliament for South Okanagan – West Kootenays, reported on the work being done in the House of Commons; BC NDP Candidate Loyal Wooldridge and Volunteer Coordinator Amarit Brar spoke about their experiences in the recent provincial election; and Disability Advocate Spring Hawes, pointed out that the NDP could clearly articulate their position on meeting the needs of people with disabilities and attract more voters in the next election.
From there, we voted to adopt the OLWSK Constitution and Bylaws and held the election for the OLWSK Executive. The following are the current executive members as of December 7th, 2024:
• President – Jeanette Angel
• Vice-President – Trevor McAleese
• Financial Agent – Susan Davenport
• Secretary – Nicole Cabrejos
• YND Representative – Tivadar Vaski
• Member-at-large – Doug Brown
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