City of Vernon, BC, Canada
Kevin Poole has over two decades of experience in economic development and corporate administration, currently serving as the Director of Corporate Administration and Deputy CAO for the City of Vernon, BC, since May 2009. Prior to this role, Kevin held various positions including Director of Corporate Administration and Manager of Economic Development & Tourism within the same municipality. Kevin's earlier experience includes serving as Manager of Economic Development for the District of Mission and Economic Development Coordinator at Venture Kamloops. Kevin began their career as a Self Employment Coordinator with Community Futures Thompson Country. Kevin holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Thompson Rivers University, obtained in 1998.
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City of Vernon, BC, Canada
Welcome to the City of Vernon, B.C. The City of Vernon was incorporated on December 30, 1892. The City of Vernon has a population of approximately 40,000 (2013), while its metropolitan region, Greater Vernon, has a population of 58,584 as of the Statistics Canada 2011 Census. With this population, Vernon is the largest city in the North Okanagan Regional District. Heritage buildings, structures, sites and streetscapes are those physical elements of the past which reflect each community's historic evolution and unique identity. Vernon, as the oldest incorporated city in the Okanagan Valley, has a rich inventory of heritage resources. For more than a century, Vernon has welcomed people from all parts of the world who were attracted by its character and physical beauty together with its economic and cultural diversity. Today Vernon continues to grow while maintaining for both newcomer and old-timer alike the connections with the past that lend a sense of stability and continuity to the community. With cycling and hiking trails expanding every year, a growing transit system (providing direct access to UBCO), and a new public library and secondary school under construction, Vernon is the ideal location to raise your family, start a business or retire. The Okanagan Valley has one of the most enviable climates in Canada. This makes Vernon and the Okanagan Valley a popular choice among visitors, immigrants and other Canadians who are relocating or retiring. Although Vernon enjoys a four seasons climate, it is not unusual to see golfers on the courses in the spring while skiers enjoy the deep powder of nearby mountains.