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Biography
Stephen Hill is the OneBC candidate for Kootenay–Monashee. For 32 years, Stephen and his wife have called this community home, raising their family and building a successful business. Those experiences have given him a close understanding of the opportunities and challenges facing local families and business owners.
Giving back has always been an important part of Stephen’s life. He founded the LeRoi Community Foundation in Trail and was a founding member of the Trail Youth Justice Committee. He has also served on boards including Red Mountain Racers, Black Jack Ski Club, and the Trail Hospice Society, contributing his time and experience to organizations that support people throughout the region.
Stephen brings his business experience and commitment to community service to his candidacy. His priorities include accountable government, a stronger local economy, timely access to healthcare, and protection of individual freedoms and property rights. He looks forward to listening to residents across Kootenay–Monashee and working toward a future where families, businesses, and communities can thrive.
Reason for running
My wife and I built our life and raised our family here in the Kootenays. Watching our children leave has made the question of our region’s future deeply personal. I want the next generation to see a future here—a place where they can find meaningful work, afford a home, and build a life close to family.
I’m also deeply concerned by the addiction and overdose crisis in our communities. Behind every life lost is a person, a family, and people who loved them. I believe drug policies have failed to deliver the safety, treatment, and recovery support our communities need. We need to change course, with accessible treatment, a clear path to recovery, and safer neighbourhoods for everyone.
I’m running because I care about what happens to this place and the people in it. I want to bring the concerns we discuss around our kitchen tables to Victoria and work toward a community where our children want to stay—or come home.
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