78: What Happened to the BC United Party - Could Independent MLA Candidates Hold the Balance of Power in BC? Featuring Stephen Johnston, MLA Candidate for West Kelowna-Peachland
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Episode 78: Matt and Taylor are re-joined by Stephen Johnston. Steve is from West Kelowna, BC, and over the past 6 years has served as both a West Kelowna City Councillor and a Director with the RDCO, where he topped the polls in the last two elections while working full-time in construction. Formerly of the BC United Party and now as an Independent MLA, Steve can represent the community without party constraints, ensuring true accountability in government. This is a unique opportunity to restore balance in the legislature and move beyond the divisive party politics that have harmed the province and its communities over the past decade.
Steve is here to discuss:
→ What happened with the BC United Party, the split vote narrative, how the Conservative Party gained so much ground, if these decisions were necessary, and what will happen to BC United moving forward.
→ The uniqueness of this years provincial election, what makes this years independent candidates different, navigating elections BC, and how the funding works in this situation.
→ What Steve stands for, voting for person over party, and how both Kelowna and West Kelowna could benefit from having an Unaffiliated MLA in government.
Steve's 1st Appearance in Episode 32: https://kelownarealestate.podbean.com/e/32-steve-johnston
Stephen Johnston's Website: www.stephen-johnston.com
Stephen Johnston's Email: votestephenjohnston@gmail.com
Stephen Johnston's Instagram: @sjwestk
Stephen Johnston's Facebook: @CouncillorStephenJohnston
Stephen Johnston's LinkedIn: @StephenJohnston
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