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In West Kelowna, Gord Milsom says he is excited to take on another four-year term as the city香蕉视频直播檚 mayor.
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Milsom won by a landslide, beating opponent Andrew Kwaczynski with 79.9 per cent of the vote.
Milsom says he香蕉视频直播檚 excited to see what the new council can do with some of those elected having a great deal of experience and few others with a bit of a newer perspective.
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Milsom also says they香蕉视频直播檒l focus on the new library building and the Official Community Plan to prepare for future growth of the city.
Black Press Media asked Milsom his thoughts on the changes in Kelowna, including Tom Dyas beating out incumbent Colin Basran for mayor.
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