This newsletter is circulated monthly to residents to provide an update on the happenings of City Hall and Council.
Council News:
Thinking of running for Council? Serving your community can be a rewarding experience. There are many good reasons to run for office, you might run to be actively involved in the local decision-making process, contribute your experience and knowledge to the community, address issues or lead change in your community.
Here are ways you can prepare:
• Attend Council meetings to observe what being on a council might be like;
• Look at the City of Rossland’s financial plans, corporate management plans and annual reports;
• Get to know key groups in the community to understand the diversity of interests in our area;
• Attend a pre-election workshop:
August 24th for all interested candidates held in Castlegar with other nearby municipalities. Details to come.
September 6th Council Candidates Local Open House held in Rossland: Pre-Council Meeting Q&A session, Invitation to stay for the Regular Council meeting, Post-Meeting gathering at the Flying Steamshovel. Join in for one event or all!
Nomination period for the October 15th, 2022 Local General Election begins August 30th.