



Who is Cindy Fortin?
FULL BIO:
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I have been a resident of Peachland for more than 35 years
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Raised my three children here – Ayla, April & Shawn
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Worked as a freelance journalist for more than 20 years, with my work appearing in local, provincial and national publications; over 750 newspaper, magazines, and columns to my credit. My online column “C-Speak” – political satire and social commentary -- was carried by the Kelowna Daily Courier.
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Prior to journalism, was a Licenced Practical Nurse, working primarily in Seniors’ Care
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Taught Freelance Journalism (Okanagan College, Continuing Education)
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am1150 "Talk Show Idol" contest, top 3 runner-up (I spoke on politics, of course. Federal politics, in this case.)
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Author: “Foreseen Demise” novel, 2015
Hobbies:
Writing, Painting, Fishing, Sailing, Geocaching, Hockey and CFL Fan
Local Government:
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Mayor of Peachland from 2014 to present
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Peachland Councillor from 2011 to 2014
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Vice-Chair of the Okanagan Basin Water Board
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Chair of both the Mayor’s Task Force on Climate Change, and the Peachland Healthy Watersheds Committee
*(See full list, below)
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LGLA Leadership Certificate – Level I and II (Local Government Leadership Academy)
In addition to my work on Peachland Council, I sit on several Boards and Committees:
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Director, Central Okanagan Regional District (RDCO)
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Vice-Chair, Okanagan Basin Water Board
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Director, Peachland Seniors Support Society (Affordable Seniors Housing)
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Chair, Mayor’s Task Force on Climate Change
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Chair, Peachland Healthy Watersheds Committee
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Vice-Chair, Westside Regional Wastewater Stakeholder Select Committee
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New Fire Hall Advisory Committee
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Central Okanagan Economic Recovery Task Force (during Covid)
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RDCO Audit Committee
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RDCO Hospital Board
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Peachland HUB, non-voting member
Past:
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CATCH (Community Action Towards Children’s Health)
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STPCO (Sustainable Transportation Partnership of the Central Okanagan)
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CANADA 150 Celebrations Committee (2016-2017)
Membership:
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UBCM (Union of BC Municipalities)
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SILGA (Southern Interior Local Government Association)
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FCM (Federation Canadian Municipalities)
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Peachland Community Arts Council
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Peachland Wellness Centre
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Peachland and District Retirement Society
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Okanagan Regional Library
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Peachland Chamber of Commerce (District)
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Royal Canadian Legion, Peachland Br #69