BY-ELECTION 2024: Polls are open in Harrison Hot Springs

Residents of Harrison Hot Springs can now cast their ballots in the upcoming by-election

The polls opened at 8:00 a.m. this morning and will remain open until 8:00 p.m. tonight.

There are two candidates running in the by-election: Bill Jordan and Lynda Price.

Jordan is a former councilor who has lived in Harrison Hot Springs for over 20 years. He is running on a platform of fiscal responsibility and economic development.

Price is a local businesswoman who has been involved in the community for many years. She is running on a platform of social justice and environmental protection.

The by-election was called after the previous councilor, Bob Gardner, resigned in December.

The results of the by-election are expected to be announced later tonight.

Key issues in the by-election

The key issues in the by-election include:

• The future of the Harrison Hot Springs Resort
• Economic development
• Social justice
• Environmental protection

The Harrison Hot Springs Resort is a major economic driver for the community.

However, the resort has been facing some challenges in recent years, including declining attendance and increased competition from other resorts.

The candidates in the by-election have different ideas about how to address the challenges facing the resort.

Jordan wants to focus on attracting more tourists to the resort by promoting its unique features, such as its mineral springs.

Price wants to focus on making the resort more affordable for local residents and on developing new attractions.

Economic development is another key issue in the by-election.

The community has been struggling to attract new businesses in recent years.

The candidates in the by-election have different ideas about how to attract new businesses to the community.

Jordan wants to focus on reducing taxes for businesses and on creating a more business-friendly environment.

Price wants to focus on investing in infrastructure and on providing more support for small businesses.

Social justice is another key issue in the by-election.

The community has been struggling with issues such as poverty and homelessness in recent years.

The candidates in the by-election have different ideas about how to address these issues.

Jordan wants to focus on providing more support for low-income residents and on creating more affordable housing.

Price wants to focus on addressing the root causes of poverty and homelessness, such as lack of education and job opportunities.

Environmental protection is another key issue in the by-election.

The community is facing challenges such as climate change and pollution.

The candidates in the by-election have different ideas about how to address these challenges.

Jordan wants to focus on investing in renewable energy and on reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Price wants to focus on protecting the environment and on promoting sustainable development.