Steve Anderson cites several issues he believes are key in his decision to run for Sooke district council.

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Anderson stressed that environmental protection strategies require a holistic approach, including consideration of all aspects of SookeB次元官网网址檚 surroundings.

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Economically, Anderson would like to see an increase in B次元官网网址渧alue-addedB次元官网网址� businesses to help ensure a strong financial future for Sooke.

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Anderson has worked in business and construction management as an employee and as an employer, and is an active participant in social outreach, planning community events and performing arts.

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B次元官网网址淚f we are going to learn sustainable ecological and economic practices from other communities, then we should be learning from the farmers in Metchosin,B次元官网网址� he noted.

The civic election is held on Oct. 15.

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