Three familiar faces explained why they should be the next mayor of Peachland at an all-candidates forum in the community centre on Oct. 3.
Keith Fielding, Cindy Fortin and Patrick Van Minsel are all currently on council. One of the issues they addressed was centred around their vision for the community.
Fielding said there needs to be a process for what the community wants for the future.
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More than 350 people listened to the candidates answer 11 questions. Two of the biggest issues were development and maximum building heights on Beach Avenue, as well as housing.
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Advance voting for municipal elections opened Oct. 4, with general voting day on Oct. 15.
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