Written by Peter McIntyre 107.5 KISSFM Saturday, 12 April 2014 16:36
The Member of Parliament for Okanagan-Shuswap has decided not to seek re-election in 2015. Colin Mayes, a Conservative from Salmon Arm, issued a media release Saturday, announcing his decision. "By the time the election rolls around in the fall of 2015, I will have served the riding of Okanagan-Shuswap for almost ten years. After speaking with my family and close friends, I have decided not to seek re-election in 2015. This has been a difficult decision for me but at this point in my life I believe it is time to move on and spend time in the beautiful Okanagan-Shuswap that I love," says Mayes. Mayes goes on to thank his Conservative supporters for their encouragement and support. "I am confident that you will choose my successor wisely to represent the banner of the Conservative Party of Canada in the riding of North Okanagan - Shuswap. To those that are not of the Conservative banner, I have represented you with equal representation and hope you can see the positives in my service in the riding," states Mayes, a former mayor of Salmon Arm and Dawson City, Yukon. Mayes says being an M-P is not an easy job. "In our riding, we have approximately 121,000 constituents who are all my employers, many with differing views on issues. It is challenging to please everyone but I want you to know I have heard your voices and read all your concerns and strive to find and support the consensus." The 66 year old Mayes, who was first elected in 2006, will end his term in October of 2015. Prior to running federally, Mayes ran a trucking enterprise in the Yukon, owned a grocery store, and also worked in business development.
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