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Farley Stewart

Farley submitted the following information:

I have worked at the Friendship House since 1987 and as the Executive Director since 1995
My primary role is to look at the big picture and figure out how to implement success with the team I have.
I negotiate contracts and deal with the Federal, Provincial and local Govt Reps.
Father of two daughters
My parents are James and Simone Stewart, I am of the Nisga’a Nation
Born and raised in Port Edward and moved to Prince Rupert when the cannery moved.
Self taught on guitar
I am a cancer survivor.
I like to Help with various fundraising for Cancer
Past BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Center Executive, 10 years.
I’ve been involved with PR Minor Soccer as a coach periodically for the past 20 years.
Past All Native Basketball Tournament Committee member since the late 80’s. I enjoyed organizing Little Big Shots and seeking Corporate Sponsorship.
Past Chair of the Nisga’a Urban Local Society for 10 years.
Past Director Skeena Native Development Society
Past Chair of North Coast Community Assets Development Initiative
Enjoyed helping Friendship House buy the building/land for $1.00 from the National United Church when they wanted $250,000. We collected a hundred pennies from our clients and presented it to them to close the deal.
Helping the Nisga’a Urban Local Society buy the Nisga’a Hall from Lisms Government for $1.00
Helping Friendship House take ownership of Kaien Island Daycare.
I have experience in community development and a lot of my skills developed are transferable to this position.
I would like to work with our community in job creation, develop small business and industry and enhance our training opportunities.
I would like to see a by-law making our sports fields, parks and playgrounds smoke free zones.
I know a lot of our residents like walking on the beach on Ridley Island and as we see Industry develop I would like to see some sort of agreement developed so that we can continue to access the waterfront areas we enjoy so much.
We need to revisit the Quality of Life Community Plan and see where we fall short I know we could be doing more for our Senior Citizens.
We need to promote our community to the world that we want your business and we are “the go to community of the North”. But to keep in mind that we want to protect our environment.
I want your vote, “Vote Farley Stewart to Council”.

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Anonymous

1. What is your stance on CityWest now that it appears unable to compete effectively with the major Telco’s and is rapidly becoming a major liability to the taxpayers of PR? By this I am referencing industry trends to declining land line usage, the dramatic upswing in cellular usages and new technologies that permit video /cable services to be delivered wirelessly and of course the ability of CityWest to compete in product line up, reliability and quality of service against Rogers, Telus and Bell.
2.Are you satisfied with how CityWest is performing?
3. Would you support releasing the original five year plan now that it is a historical document so the citizens of PR could assess how successful this decision to become a regional telecom was?
Farley Stewart

Regarding CityWest I will be up front and tell you I like CityWest. I can appreciate the vision our predeccesors had when developing this business back in the day. When we look at CityWest we need to look at the big picture not just the cell phone technology but where can we go.
The Company employees around 40-50 employees annually and those employees spend there money here. Those employees also do a lot of volunteer work in our community. We also get an annual financial return from the company, sometimes its not what we expect but we do get a return. I also like that CityWest is a great community booster and a corporate citizen and involved with sponosoring different events. I see CityWest as being a progressive player in our community and bring a good energy.
Sure I sometimes getting annoyed when I miss a call or my internet is a bit slow but I have friends who use other companies and I hear the same thing. The grass really isn’t greener on the other side.
Am I satisfied with the service? I am okay with it but I know just like any other good business they can make some improvements and they are working on it.
Would I support the release of the five year plan? I would within reason, I am sure there are items in the plan that are confidential and need to be treated as such. What I am in favor of is CityWest having some sort of open house or presentation and bring everyone up to speed on what they are doing.