Courtesy of a Tsilhqot'in National Gov't Press Release:
The Tsilhqot’in National Government (TNG) supports the re-election of Kerry Cook as Mayor.
“We appreciate Kerry Cook for her fiscal responsibility, honesty and dedication. These are elements of a good leader, ” said TNG Tribal Chair Chief Joe Alphonse.
Kerry Cook has shown first nation support and attended many of the different Tsilhqot’in functions including a trip to Punky Lake Wilderness Camp, a camp dedicated to providing services aimed at crime prevention and community healthy development. Her involvement at the camp was admired by the youth and recognized by the Tsilhqot’in leadership.
“Since Kerry Cook has been mayor her collarboration with the Tsilhqot’in Nation and other key stakeholders have helped to reduce the crime rate in Williams Lake,” said Chief Alphonse. “Crime is at the forefront of issues that effect the health of the communities. Without her support and positive intention we wouldn’t be moving towards a healthier community.”
In Mayor Cook’s platform she expressed that on day two as Mayor the city made a commitment of over $120,000.00 towards crime reduction which resulted in a 90% reduction in some areas.
“As an instructor for the Thompson Rivers University for so many years we believe the current Mayor supports education and most importantly we believe that when she states she has a sound financial plan for Williams Lake she is speaking the truth,” states Chief Alphonse. “I believe that Kerry Cook is the best candidate that reflects the overall true population of Williams Lake with a straight-forward and honest approach. Although we have had different opinions over matters concerning the Tsilhqot’in Nation we have be able to deal with them in an open and respectful way.”
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