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Tom Diaz returns to Kelowna mayoral race

Tom Diaz announced on Wednesday that he would run for mayor again in the 2022 local elections.

Dyas, a local businessman and former chairman of the Kerona Chamber of Commerce, ran for Mayor Kerona in 2018 and paid special attention to the race, but in reality the mayor.Colin Basran'sstanding.

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Results in 2018 elections Wasn't particularly close, with Baslan winning 57.8% of the votes for Dyas's 29.4%.

"Kerona has grown tremendously over the last eight years and has seen some positive changes, but leaders are unable to address many of the important priorities of their inhabitants. It was, "said Dyas.

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"Kerouna is one of the countries with the highest crime rates in the country, and house prices are too many. It's out of reach for us, the infrastructure is aging, and we've seen a 29% tax increase over eight years. It's time for residents to get results. "

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Dyas has worsened crime, housing is not affordable, roads are crowded, and 29% of property tax. Said that there were too many increases.

"As your mayor, my promise to you is to never say that good is good enough, and the problem we face as a community is not my problem. Never say, "he said.

"Being a leader means listening and stepping up when others don't. That's what I do as your mayor."

The election took place in October, and those who intend to run or leave the race have just begun to reveal their intentions. Coun. Ryan Donn has put an end to eight years of operation by announcing that he will not run for the city council in the October elections.

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