Physically distanced Kamloops council meeting, Apr. 28 (Image Credit: City of Kamloops)

By James Peters

COVID-19

Kamloops Mayor Christian strikes task force focused on post-pandemic economic recovery

Apr 28, 2020 | 5:38 PM

KAMLOOPS — Kamloops Mayor Ken Christian has introduced a task force to guide the city’s economic comeback as the light at the end of the pandemic tunnel comes into view.

Christian has asked political, business and education leaders from across the community to join the Mayor’s Task Force in Economic Recovery and Renewal.

In addition, Christian has assigned each Kamloops councillor to connect with a segment of the community.

He says many segments of the economy are struggling to survive.

“I think a lot of those are going to recover but are going to take some time to recover,” said Christian. “How do we manage that period of time between now and when we get back to where we were?”

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Christian says the task force will begin meeting in May with a view to formulating a report by August.

Mayor’s Task Force participants:

• Dr. Ehsan Latif (Macro Economist)
• Greg Moore (BCLC)
• Kúkpi7 Rosanne Casimir (Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc)
• Jean Claude Allaire (Domtar)
• Peter Milobar (MLA and former Mayor)
• Kathleen Karpuk (SD73 Board of Education)
• Mark Southern (Rocky Mountaineer)
• David Trawin (CAO, City of Kamloops)
• Dr. Tom Dickinson (Venture Kamloops)
• Todd Stone (MLA and Technology)
• Randy Diehl (TNRD)
• Cathy McLeod (MP)
• Dr. Brett Fairbairn (TRU)
• Aleece Laird (Communication)
• Ken Christian (Mayor)

Councillor responsibilities:

• Councillor Sadie Hunter — Liaison with TRU, School District 73, and Chamber of Commerce
• Councillor Bill Sarai — Liaison with Sport and Recreation, Health care, and SILGA
• Councillor Dieter Dudy — Liaison with Food and Agriculture and Tourism sectors
• Councillor Kathy Sinclair — Liaison with Arts and Culture groups, seniors, and First Nations
• Councillor Dale Bass — Liaison with media, neighbourhoods, KDLC, and TNRD
• Councillor Mike O’Reilly — Liaison with YKA Strong, medium/large business, industry, Airport, and Railways
• Councillor Denis Walsh — Liaison with small businesses as well as KCBIA, NSBIA, and the KVS
• Councillor Arjun Singh — Liaison with UBCM, FCM, Housing, Special Populations, and the Not-for-Profit sector