Don’t just wish,

Vote 4 Bish.

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A bright blue, jagged starburst shape with sharp points on a white background.
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So many people wish they could enact positive change in their community.

My name is Bishop Carasquero, and I’m not running because I have all the answers; I’m running because I care about the future of Revelstoke.

I’ve spent plenty of time wishing certain things were different, and I know I’m not alone.

That’s why I decided to run for council. I want to represent younger voices, get more people participating in local government, and help build the Revelstoke we can all continue to live in.

So… don’t just wish, Vote 4 Bish.

Issues I Care About

Maybe you wish housing was more affordable.
Maybe you wish we were better prepared for the next wildfire.
Maybe you wish we had more spaces for people to gather.

Me too. And that’s why I want to turn those wishes into my council priorities.

  • We need to remain committed to growing our rental housing stock and supporting those who are most affected by housing scarcity and cost-of-living pressures.

    This can be achieved by:

    • Continuing to incentivize developers to build rental-only or low-cost housing options through existing affordable housing policies guide.

    • Set measurable annual housing targets.

    • Prioritize purpose-built, long-term rental housing.

  • We need to invest in and support arts, culture, and community spaces that strengthen community connection, belonging, and wellbeing.

    This can be achieved by:

  • We need to lower our City’s emissions while taking meaningful action to prepare Revelstoke for a changing climate.

    This can be achieved by:

  • We need to make sure younger voices are represented at Council and make local government easier for everyone to understand and participate in.

    We can achieve this by:

    • Exploring holding some Council and committee meetings outside regular working hours.

    • Reviewing options for replacing SeeClickFix.

    • Electing a younger council.

My Experience

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A camping tent set up in a forest with tall pine trees, with a snow-capped mountain in the background and partly cloudy sky.

In my work with Leave No Trace Canada, I build national marketing and communications strategies, while also supporting the growth of the non-profit through administrative organization and partner development.

Leave No Trace Canada

Marketing & Communications Lead

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A person in winter gear snowboarding down a snow-covered mountain slope in a remote, snowy landscape.

During my time with the Revelstoke Snowmobile Club, I developed and led our communications strategy. If you bought a membership, became a sponsor, or attended events like the Vintage Ride or the Alpine Community Clean Up, these are just a few community-based initiatives that I helped organize and host.

REvelstoke SNowmobile CLub

Marketing & Communications Coordinator

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A single track trail winds it's way through a field of green, with pops of red wildflowers

With CSISS, I co-led the design and delivery of public education campaigns across the Columbia-Shuswap Regional District. A large part of my role was showing up in the community to talk about invasive species and how we can protect the places we live and recreate.

Columbia shuswap Invasive SPecies Society

Outreach & Education Program Specialist

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A female cyclists pauses at a lookout to take a photo of Revelstoke and the Selkirk mountain range

At Tourism Revelstoke, I supported regenerative tourism by promoting local non-profit events and initiatives that brought residents and visitors together while encouraging responsible travel and protecting what makes Revelstoke unique.

TOurism
Revelstoke

Community Outreach Lead
(Stoke Squad)

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My CAmpaign goals:

  • Bring a younger perspective to council.

  • Get more people to vote.

  • Help build the Revelstoke we can all continue to live in.

Looking for more info about our upcoming election?

I’ve created a short page with links to election information from the province, the city, running mayors, fellow councillors, school trustees, & area directors.

Click here