MEET
BOB.

I’m Bob Bogoslowski, and I’m running for Powell River City Council because I love this community and want to help us move forward together.

I was born and raised here. I spent 33 years working at the mill, and more than 40 years volunteering, coaching and helping with community events. Powell River has shaped my life, and giving back has always been part of it.

Sport has been a big part of my story. From hockey, soccer and baseball to junior golf, I’ve learned how much people can accomplish when they work together. I’ve coached young players, volunteered with Special Olympics and Meals on Wheels, and helped organize events that brought our community together. I enjoy being involved and doing my part.

After my mill career, I spent two years supporting adults with developmental disabilities. I found that work deeply rewarding. The kindness and honesty of the people I worked with taught me a great deal, too.

Now that I’m retired, I have the time and energy to take on a new responsibility. I want to bring that same commitment to council.

I want us to look carefully at what we spend, protect essential services and rebuild our commercial and industrial tax base. I want people to feel safe in their neighbourhoods, with real help for those struggling with addiction and clear standards for behaviour in shared public spaces. I want seniors to have housing choices and the support to stay connected to the community they know.

Just as importantly, I want us to treat one another better when we disagree. We can face difficult issues without turning neighbours against each other. To me, peace and harmony mean being willing to listen, speak honestly and keep working toward a solution.

My message is simple: I listen and I care. I’m asking for the opportunity to put that into practice as your councillor.