I am a second-term councillor that has a passion to serve my community and see it grow in to a town that is here for the long-term.
Over the past six years, so many things have changed and we are moving forward as a community. From major economic development to beautification of our downtown, we are building on the asset that Creston offers, quality of life. My goal for the next three years is to work with developers and the business sector to build jobs in Creston and create a great future for our citizens.
Also, I am committed to getting more low-income living in Creston. Too many families don’t have the security they deserve without a proper roof over their heads. We need to stand up for them and work with other levels of government for a solution.
A large portion of our town is in the retirement category and having access to health services is a necessity. We need to do what it takes to gain the doctors we need so our citizens feel comfortable and can age in place without having to leave Creston to find better medical services.
I have made removing the big truck traffic from our downtown core a priority and I am continually advocating to the Ministry of Transportation to see this goal through.
Last but not least, we can’t forget about taxes. I voted against raising taxes this year as I felt there was more work we could have done to reduce the cost of services to our taxpayers. We need to look at every angle and every service provided and find savings. The spending has to come into line with what we can afford. I will be your voice for fiscal responsibility.
Remember Wesly Graham, hardworking and committed for Creston.
Wesly Graham is seeking re-election to Creston town council.
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The Advance asked each candidate for Creston town council and mayor, Regional District of Central Kootenay director and School District No. 8 (Kootenay Lake) trustee — as well as acclaimed directors Garry Jackman (Area A) and Larry Binks (Area C) — to submit about 300 words to describe their goals, background, qualifications, concerns — whatever mattered to them. Of the 27 candidates, only two, Jackman and Creston town council candidate Louis Mihaly, chose not to make a submission.