The Regional District Central Okanagan Board will have a new chairperson at its next meeting.

At the conclusion of the April 26 meeting, current chair Loyal Wooldridge announced his voluntary resignation.

Wooldridge, who also serves as a Kelowna city councillor, expressed gratitude for the opportunity.

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Citing transparency and integrity, Wooldridge said his decision to step down is related to his pursuit of provincial politics to be the NDP candidate for the new Kelowna-Centre riding.

He pointed out the board has navigated through adversity and crises, including the McDougall Creek Wildfire while ensuring a unified voice for the region.

City of West Kelowna Director Stephen Johnston has also resigned, as he is the BC Conservative candidate for West Kelowna-Peachland in the upcoming provincial election.

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Wooldridge will step aside before the May 22 board meeting when either Vice-Chair, Okanagan East director Kevin Kraft will take over, or a new chair will be elected.

Wooldridge will stay on as a director for the City of Kelowna.

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