Parent & carpenter looks to represent young families in Coldstream

Sep 21, 2022 | 10:00 AM

Jeff Stevenson describes himself as a parent, community advocate and carpenter with a passion for doing good in his backyard.

He would also like to add Coldstream councillor to that list.

Stevenson is running for district council in the Oct. 15 elections, seeking one of the six positions up for grabs.

Stevenson told Vernon Matters, as the father of two young children, he can often be found near the school grounds of Kidston Elementary.

He served as the school’s Parent Advisory Council president for two years, guiding the PAC team in fundraising and several major projects, including a community garden, outdoor learning structure, a Gaga pit and new sports equipment.

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“When you watch kids playing in the Gaga pit and getting their hands dirty planting seeds in the garden, it’s rewarding to see how these investments are benefitting children,” said Stevenson, who is also a coach son’s ‘tadpole’ baseball team and vice president of the Vernon Baseball Association.

“I think it’s important to give your time and get involved in things you care about. It all makes a difference.”

Stevenson and his wife Cheryl moved to Coldstream in 2013 because they loved what it offered young families: a safe, tight-knit community close to ways to enjoy the beautiful outdoors.

One of the reasons he is running for Coldstream council is to help ensure the voice and needs of young families are represented.

“Coldstream has so much to offer, and there are lots of opportunities as well for us to enhance everyday living in ways that are planned thoughtfully,” said Stevenson, principal of Stevenson Carpentry.

Stevenson says infrastructure, such as a business park, could generate beneficial taxable income and valued services, and greater housing density could increase the pool of available living options—but that those kinds of projects should be pursued with long-term sustainability and existing residents’ and young families’ needs in mind.

Based on his skills and experiences, Stevenson said he would bring expertise in process, project planning and due diligence, along with an understanding that some of the most rewarding outcomes take time.

“I look forward to the chance to bring these leadership skills and the voice of young families to Coldstream council so our community can evolve in positive and sustainable ways.”

Stevenson is one of 11 candidates running for councillor in Coldstream.

Editor’s note:

Vernon Matters is providing profiles of candidates from local communities who provide us with information about why they are running and what they see as the main issues. A picture of the candidate is also required.

Candidates can send the details to vernon-newsroom@pattisonmedia.com.

by Vernon Matters Staff

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