Welcome to the Our Area F blog.
We acknowledge that Area "F" of the RDOS is within the traditional, unceded territory of the syilx people in the Okanagan Nation.

Riley Gettens

Oct 13, 20182 min read

Penticton Western News: Area F candidates present platforms, discuss needs of diverse region

This original article was published by Penticton Western News (link below). Four candidates on ballot to represent large area within...

Riley Gettens

Oct 12, 20184 min read

Opening Remarks - Area F, All Candidates Forum

This is a copy of my opening remarks from the All Candidates Forum, Oct. 11, 2018. My name is Riley Gettens and I am running for your...

Riley Gettens

Oct 9, 20182 min read

Question #3 - What are you going to do if you get elected?

This is my favourite question from door-knocking because it almost always led to the best conversations. If elected, I will use my...

Riley Gettens

Oct 9, 20182 min read

Question #2 - What is your experience/background?

Throughout my career, I have advocated, worked for and worked with local and provincial governments and have a proven reputation as a...

Riley Gettens

Oct 8, 20182 min read

Most ask question #1 - Where do you live and how long have you lived here?

We moved here in 2007 and live on West Bench Drive, just north of the school. What brought us to West Bench? At the end of 2006, Grant...

Riley Gettens

Oct 8, 20181 min read

Questions from knocking on doors and chatting with neighbours.

I've been out chatting with you, Area F! So has my husband, Grant and sons, Chay and Jase. : ) Thought it would be a good idea to start...