MLA candidates for Kamloops share plans to address affordability ahead of B.C. election
Here’s how Kamloops’ MLA candidates answered the question: What will you do to help with affordability?
Ahead of the Oct. 24 provincial election, The Wren asked readers what they want to know from candidates running to represent the Kamloops Centre and Kamloops-North Thompson ridings as a member of the legislative assembly.
Affordability was a top issue among readers, with 49 per cent of respondents identifying it as a priority.
Here’s how candidates answered the question: What will you do to help with affordability?
Thaelo Proctor, Independent, Kamloops Centre: I will consistently support legislation that decreases tax reliance on working class people. People in poverty should not be paying taxes. I propose removing the bottom tax bracket which would remove taxes on people in poverty but would be an upwards of 2,000 dollar tax break on most British Columbians. The Ultra Wealthy and High Revenue corporations can and should pay for this, not only is it possible but it was done in “The Golden Era of Capitalism.”
Annelise Beach, BC Greens Party: I would fight to increase social assistance amounts, more low income housing, universal childcare and free transit. This will be funded because of the Fair Share Tax act by BC Greens.
Peter Milobar, Conservative Party: This candidate did not respond prior to publication. This article will be updated if more information is provided. The Conservative Party pledges no new taxes if elected, a $1,000 tax cut for individuals and low auto insurance rates.
Mike Wisla, BC NDP: This candidate did not respond prior to publication. This article will be updated if more information is provided.
The NDP platform calls for grocery caps, freezing ICBC basic auto insurance rates, cutting gas prices and increasing the Speculation and Vacancy Tax.
Rocky McAfee, OneBC: This candidate did not respond prior to publication. This article will be updated if more information is provided. OneBC campaigns on 25 per cent tax cuts for every bracket and two per cent off the Provincial Sales Tax.
Kamloops North-Thompson Candidates:
Kory Clark, BC NDP:
- Cutting the gas tax by 10 cents, and directing the BC Utilities Commission to cap the price of gas and diesel weekly in line with market value, stopping price gouging by big oil companies.
- Maintaining rent control, tied to inflation.
- Freezing ICBC rates for three more years, keeping it one of the most affordable public car insurance companies in Canada, and not privatizing it as the BC Conservatives plan on doing.
Ward Stamer, Conservative Party: This candidate did not respond prior to publication. This article will be updated if more information is provided. The Conservative Party pledges no new taxes if elected, a $1,000 tax cut for individuals and low auto insurance rates.
Deborah Friesen, OneBC: This candidate did not respond prior to publication. This article will be updated if more information is provided. OneBC campaigns on 25 per cent tax cuts for every bracket and two per cent off the Provincial Sales Tax.
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