New Democratic Party members in Similkameen-South Okanagan-West Kootenay have selected the candidate to represent them in the next federal election.
In a local candidate race with four experienced nominees, Linda Sankey of Penticton was chosen.
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Sankey has worked with local and provincial governments in the South Okanagan.
She has been involved with the City of Penticton Housing Task Force and is co-chair of the 100 More Homes Penticton Collaborative that has been a key actor in the success of the temporary winter shelter. The housing collaborative worked to connect 65 individuals to life-saving services.
Sankey has worked with BC Housing and is currently the executive director of the South Okanagan Similkameen Brain Injury Society, where she manages multiple housing projects, large capital projects and complex relationships at all levels of government.
She also served on the Penticton Chamber of Commerce where she was a voice for local business owners.
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Sankey will replace NDP incumbent Richard Cannings on the ballot. Cannings won the riding in the past three elections.
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