Two Battles Ended

Gyula Kiss' vehement opposition to the 2012 Master Water Plan--and biases of bureaucrats, consultants and politicians alike--has been unwavering.

At Thursday's Greater Vernon Advisory Committee meeting, Mr. Kiss continued to oppose the "biased" information that had been provided to the Stakeholder Advisory Committee that led to the committee's recommendation to maintain the two existing water sources and the two existing treatment facilities.

As reported by Rolke in today's Morning Star story, Mr. Kiss said the committee did not consider broad-based information. 
No-one would argue that broad-based information had not been provided the committee.

"When it came time to receive the stakeholder report for information, Kiss did not raise his hand as opposed.  Chairperson Cunningham tried to clarify Kiss' vote," said the story, "but did not get a response."

"I guess he's in favour," Cunningham said.

No, he's not.
But he knows his water battle has ended.
And he was--understandably--preoccupied during the meeting.

Because another battle had just ended.
A very personal one.
Mr. Kiss' wife, Debbie Gibson, lost her battle to cancer nine days ago.

So it was only through his incredible commitment to the community--and the water situation--that he even attended the Thursday meeting.

Two battles have ended for Mr. Kiss.

Residents offer sincere sympathy to the Kiss family on their bereavement.

And our considerable thanks for his efforts on the water battle.