Bio

I was born at Penticton regional hospital on July 22, 1966. After graduating from Penticton Secondary School I attended Okanagan College in Kelowna where I recieved my diploma in Business Administration.

I enjoyed growing up in Penticton, especially the summers. My family and I, along with a few other families and relatives spent our summers at the beach swimming and water skiing. In the winter, our same group went snowmobiling and tobogganing. We’d have campfires and cook hot dogs and roast marshmallows while drinking hot chocolate.

We always seem to be busy, whether it was water skiing or snow skiing. The nice thing about was that it was never a long drive to get to your play area of choice. I’ve always thought that was one of the best things about Penticton, our recreational areas are literally just minutes away.

Throughout my working years I have worked at various jobs in Penticton, from construction to accounting, and sales. I am now the realtor/broker and part owner of Century 21 Lake 2 Lake Realty Ltd.

I am the Vice President of the Penticton Triathlon Club and a director on the South Okanagan Real Estate Board. I am also very active with Ironman Canada as a volunteer, responsible for the Homestay Program, as a supporter through Ironclub, and a three time finisher of the race.

I enjoy many of the outdoor activities that the Okanagan offers including; running, cross-country skiing, swimming and biking. I am also kept busy with my three (and a half) year old daughter, Olivia, who is involved in dance, gymnastics, and has also started pre-school this year. My wife Laura and I were married in Penticton on the Sicamous, an amazing icon for the community, on July 5, 1997.

My bid for Penticton city council has come out of the frustration I hear from members of our community. I too, have felt this frustration and feel I can be a new voice in City Hall, a voice for Balance, a voice for Common sense, and a voice for Priorities. In this day in age, we must be more fiscally responsible while still maintaining services based on the communities priorities.

James Palanio