I’m not the newest Campbell River City Councillor and I’m disappointed. I am so stoked for all the support I received, and I’m sorry that I won’t be representing those who voted for me. There are many things that people do to show up for their communities, and I am so grateful for all of the kind, compassionate, smart, driven individuals who make this place such a stellar place to live. I really thought (and still think) that I would be the best fit for this Council at this time, so I could build upon the strengths of all that we have here.

Thank you to everyone who has asked 'Why no signs?'. I'm sharing three reasons why I have chosen not to use campaign signs in the community and I encourage you to think about what they mean to you as well.

One thing I think all of the candidates in this by-election agree on is that this community is full of generous, kind, and engaged residents. Volunteering has been one of the best ways I've found connections here in Campbell River and I'd like to give special mention to Young Professionals of Campbell River (YPCR), Discovery Passage Aquarium, Greenways Land Trust, Volunteer Campbell River, Greenways Loop, and Campbell River Salmon Foundation.

I have worked in the fields of tourism and recreation my whole life. I love playing and exploring in rivers, lakes, forests, and oceans. I have been a whitewater rafting guide in BC’s interior, a campground manager in Nanaimo, a hotel guest services agent in Victoria, and a server here in Campbell River at our first craft brewery. I’m so grateful for the owners and managers who lead by example, being part of the guest experience, and taking the time and energy to help me learn how dynamic and diverse this industry can be.

Thank you to each and every one of you who have engaged with me during my campaign! I’ve been asked all sorts of questions and have been part of some fascinating conversations about the community - from retired firefighters to reporters at our local paper, and from current City Council members to business owners - from all of you, residents of this community. Thank you :) I’m sharing a sample of questions and my answers (not edited, other than to protect privacy of person asking the question) here so you can keep learning about me, and how I’ll represent the community as a Campbell River City Councillor.

Some thoughts on housing and growth in Campbell River…it is a video, so please click through to watch.

If you’re wondering what a career in leisure and sustainability is, here is a one-pager about my experiences in the fields thus far…

Let's all make a plan to vote and encourage our friends, family, and colleagues to take part in the Campbell River City Council 2021 by-election!

One question a lot of people ask me is, “Where are your signs?”. And my response is that I don’t have single-use campaign signs. If you want to find a sign that I was part of in the community, check out Greenways Loop and its beautiful FROG who was created and designed by our talented friend, the late Curtis Wilson (Mulidzas), and named (Forest, River, Ocean, Greenways) by Mayor Andy Adams.

Over the next month, I'll be posting here and on my “Laurel Sliskovic for Campbell River City Council” Facebook page, and I'll do my best to respond and connect with anyone who is interested in learning more about why I am running for City Council. You can email me at LaurelSliskovic@gmail.com, connect with me on LinkedIn, and/or find and follow me on Facebook and Instagram.

As a City Councillor for the City of Campbell River, I will promote and support a liveable, active, diverse, and healthy community for all residents through leadership, empathy, and active engagement in all the ways that I can.  

My name is Laurel Sliskovic; I am running for City Council in the 2021 City of Campbell River by-election, and I’d like you to vote for me!