Former Mountie Seeks Council Spot
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A former RCMP officer says he wants to use his law enforcement experience — and new ideas — to help make Vernon a safe, vibrant community for years to come.
Rick Lavin has announced he is running for a seat on Vernon council in the Oct. 20 elections.
He is one of five people to announce a run for councillor so far, joining Don Jefcoat, Teresa Durning, Dalvir Nahal (incumbent), and Kelly Fehr in vying for the six positions for four year terms.
In a news release, Lavin says he spent 30 years with the RCMP, rising through the ranks to become an Inspector and then Officer in Charge of Professional Standards for British Columbia, one of the RCMP’s most senior posts. He retired from the RCMP and left the Lower Mainland for Vernon in 2011. A few years later, looking for a way to use his skills, expertise and passion to give back, Lavin became the Executive Director of the Upper Room Mission.
