Former mayor becomes candidate for BC United

A former mayor in the Okanagan will carry the BC United colours in the next provincial election.

The party has announced Ron Hovanes as its candidate for Boundary-Similkameen. Hovanes was a member of Oliver town council for 16 years, including 10 years as mayor, before losing his seat in the 2018 municipal election.

He’s looking forward to potentially make the jump to provincial politics.

“I am excited to stand as the BC United candidate for Boundary-Similkameen,” Hovanes said. “Together, we can address the serious challenges facing our community and province as a whole, including the health care crisis, public safety concerns, and the skyrocketing cost-of-living.”

The riding’s MLA since 2020 has been Roly Russell of the NDP.

Hovanes said after two terms of the NDP government, everything is worse off in the province.

“I’m honoured to be part of the BC United Team joining Kevin Falcon to put forward a positive vision for the future of British Columbia and bringing a government to Victoria that knows how to get big things done. I’m looking forward to working with Kevin to build a stronger, brighter future for Boundary-Similkameen and our province.”

BC United leader, Kevin Falcon, said Hovanes will be an outstanding candidate.

“Ron has a proven track record of getting things done and I know he’ll stand up for the issues most important to the region like affordability, safe communities, and fixing health care. Together, we will fix British Columbia.”

For more information about Ron Hovanes and his candidacy, visit: www.ronhovanes.ca

The next provincial election is scheduled for Oct. 19, 2024