BC Greens candidate Keenan Dennehy is promising to tackle rising living costs, improve housing affordability and strengthen municipal infrastructure in Kootenay-Rockies.
Dennehy, a homesteader and diesel mechanic with experience in remote operations and ecotourism, said he entered politics to help build a more sustainable future for British Columbians.
He said his campaign has involved meeting with community leaders to identify shared priorities and address challenges facing the region.
“We’re seeing a need for, frankly, adults in the room for a measured approach, for a fully costed approach. One that doesn’t sacrifice our natural environment, which we depend on for the economy. So, we can have a sustainable, productive economy while not sacrificing the ecosystems that we rely on and for those of future generations.”
Housing affordability is among Dennehy’s key priorities, with the candidate calling for the reinstatement of the Community Housing Fund to increase the supply of affordable rental homes.
“That includes reinstating the community housing fund, which can mean hundreds of more units in the riding of nonprofit housing so that people don’t have to pay as much in rent and therefore can contribute those funds in other ways to the economy.”
Dennehy said reducing financial pressure on households would also benefit the broader economy.
“People are squeezed in every different direction, and the Greens are here to reduce that cost of living, so that it’s not just such a struggle for the average person.”
He also wants increased provincial support for municipalities struggling with aging infrastructure, arguing that additional investment is needed to build more efficient, climate-resilient communities.
Dennehy encouraged residents to vote for the party that best represents their values rather than worrying about splitting the vote.
He said the BC Greens are focused on bringing fresh ideas and collaborative leadership to provincial politics.
“As Greens, we are building a movement. And as far as I’m concerned, we have a monopoly on good ideas, so, we want to bring them and put them to work for folks.”
Dennehy said his party wants to address the challenges facing British Columbians while protecting opportunities for future generations.
“Please join us in this green wave, and we can work together so that future generations have more opportunity and life’s easier for the average person today.”
