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Amit Gaur announces plans to run for Parksville city council

University of Victoria graduate moved to city to work at Stanford Place
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Amit Gaur. (Submitted photo)

Amit Gaur will run as a candidate for Parksville city council in the Oct. 15 municipal election.

Gaur, a graduate of the University of Victoria, moved to Parksville to work at Stanford Place, where he continues to work full-time, according to a news release.

Gaur says he is passionate about serving his community and has been involved in volunteering for the RCMP and the Parksville Beach Festival. He is currently a strata member with the Oceanview Condos in Parksville.

His areas of focus will be improving public feedback in decision-making, development in line with what residents need, protecting green spaces, parks and coastline, promoting arts and culture, supporting local businesses, adding more affordable, rental and non-profit housing and addressing homelessness collaboratively.

Gaur enjoys playing tennis at the beach, running, taking nature walks and exploring the natural outdoors of Parksville and Vancouver Island.

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His motto is “Putting Community First” and he wants to serve as a council member who actually listens to the members of the community he represents.

“I look forward to hearing from you,” Gaur said in the release.

Gaur can be reached at workingforparksville@gmail.com and 250-857-3052.

— NEWS Staff, submitted

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