Conservation Voters of BC announces 2011 municipal endorsements

“Ken Melamed, Mayor of Whistler, is an experienced environmental champion with an impressive track record of how to govern effectively while ensuring that ecological principles and economic choices benefit people and the planet. Ken believes in Whistler, and understands that this community’s success is ultimately dependent on nature, people and place.” read  full article

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Helene Steiner, business woman.

“When it comes to what is good for Whistler, Ken is an excellent choice for Mayor”.

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P.J. O’Heany, business owner.

“Ken continues to be the best candidate for Mayor. From his green roots all the way to the heights of Olympic representation, his integrity is unquestionable”.

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Stephanie Sloan, World Champion Freestyle Skier, Former Councillor.

“Ken is a principled, inclusive leader who listens and provides a
voice of reason. He has established invaluable relationships with
Provincial Ministers, and Resort Partners, and will create a new business plan to grow our economy. I worked with him for 6 years on council and I am voting for Ken”.

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Karl Ricker, FGAC, Geologist, Glaciologist, Birder.

“I am supporting Ken. He knows where the bucks are and he cares about the environment”.

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Kelly Hawke Baxter, Executive Director at The Natural Step

Good luck in the elections Ken. You are an authentic and inspiring politicial leader and your commitment to leading Whistler to a sustainable future has inspired thousands of us not only in Canada but around the world. The world needs more municipal leaders like you, leaders who understand the need to change the way we do things, not those that only think of short-term gain.

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Brendån Seäle

Good luck with the campaign, Ken. You’re a wonderful advocate for a thriving future for Whistler.

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Saralyn Hodgkin

Ken is an amazing advocate of sustainability in Whistler. He is running for reelection and I give him my utmost support in his campaign!

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Berend Aanraad

Hi Ken,

Wishing you all luck and wisdom in these next elections. It should turn out as yet another confirmation of the great work that you and your team have been doing in the past years. To us here in The Netherlands, Whistlers’ journey towards sustainability and community engagement is a very compelling example; a real role model for Dutch municipalities who want to do more than just dealing with everyday’s hurdles, really looking forward and creating shared value amongst all stakeholders. Thank you so much for your inspiration!

Warm regards,
Berend Aanraad
The Flexible Platform
(The Natural Step Network Organisation)

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David Rousseau

I admire the work Ken Melamed’s administration has done over the past several years and would like to see it continue. Whistler is a model for smaller communities everywhere.
I only wish I could vote in Whistler this week!

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Carlos Ugarte

Hi Ken,

Indeed Whistler is the envy of ski resorts in North America. and having skied arround the world I have not seen a resort and town as well managed as Whistler. Keep doing that good job and I hope the people in Whistler appreciate what they have and re-elect you.

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Bob Levy

Hi Ken,
I am delighted to be highly supportive of your renewal as Mayor. You have shown passion, determination and honesty in the role to date. You have demonstrated an excellent approach to balancing the delicate and sometimes conflicting requirements with respect to development, stability for residents and environmental issues. I wish I were eligible to vote!