Bulmer seeks second term on Vanderhoof council, aims to continue community projects

Over the decades, he has been involved with numerous local organizations, including the Vanderhoof Flyers hockey club, the Nechako Valley Historical Society, the Chamber of Commerce and the Vanderhoof International Airshow.

“It’s the people in the town that make it,” Bulmer said. “That’s why we stayed here. We raised our family here, and I’ve always been involved in trying to better my community in one way or another.”

His involvement with local organizations eventually led him to seek elected office in 2022. Bulmer said he frequently worked with the District of Vanderhoof through various community groups and decided to gain a better understanding of municipal government by running for council.

“I threw my hat in the ring and was fortunate enough to be elected,” he said. “The past four years have been super exciting for me. I’ve really enjoyed it.”

Now seeking a second term, Bulmer said one of the biggest lessons he learned is that serving on council comes with a steep learning curve.

“It takes about four years to get the gears all wound up so you know how the machine works,” he said. “Once you’ve got that, then you’ve got some traction, but then your term’s up.”

Bulmer believes the experience he gained during his first term will allow him to continue advancing projects that are already underway.

Among the priorities he highlighted are efforts to attract a foundry to Vanderhoof, plans for a new arts facility, ongoing development of the community’s primary care centre and advocacy for a new hospital.

“We’ve got lots of things started in the four years I was there,” Bulmer said. “Some of these things have to be followed through on, and I want to be part of that.”

Looking ahead to the upcoming election, Bulmer said he is encouraged by the number of candidates putting their names forward for council.

“We need community involvement,” he said.

He added that he would particularly like to see more younger residents become involved in local government and civic affairs.

“I would like to see a lot of younger people get involved in this as well,” Bulmer said.

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by Adam Berls

Bulmer seeks second term on Vanderhoof council, aims to continue community projects

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