Jeremy Levy has announced he is running for District of Coldstream Council (photo courtesy of Jeremy Levy / website)

By Liam Verster

2022 General Local Election

Former Okanagan Sun captain runs for Coldstream Council

Aug 23, 2022 | 1:39 PM

A former captain and running back of the Okanagan Sun is vying for a seat on District of Coldstream Council.

Jeremy Levy has announced his bid for Councillor, saying in a release that “[q]uality leadership breeds success and good leadership starts with guidance.”

The former football star is running on a platform of:

• Taking sustainable action towards our natural resources
• Advocating for rural living at its best
• Developing inter-jurisdictional collaborations
• Supporting active living
• Building award-winning teams

Levy, who moved to the Okanagan in 2005, majored in political science at SFU after earning a full-paid athletic scholarship through the Kelowna-based junior football Okanagan Sun.

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“The Okanagan changed my life. I earned a full-paid university scholarship while playing football in the Okanagan, which provided me with opportunities I would have otherwise never had,” said Levy in a written statement.

“I am very grateful and would like to give back to my community.”

Levy has also been officially endorsed by Regional District of North Okanagan Area C Director Amanda Shatzko.

“Jereym has strong and authentic communication skills,” said Shatzko in a written statement.

“He understands the importance of executing a game plan from start to finish and is a proven leader and dedicated team member. His effort is unmatched and would be an asset to Coldstream council.”

Levy owns a general contracting company that works throughout B.C.

People can learn more about Levy at his website jeremylevy.ca.

Voters will go to the polls and cast their ballots for mayor and council in the 2022 General Local Election on October 15.

Editor’s note:

Vernon Matters will be 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.