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Luke served as a civic volunteer for many years prior to being elected to office. He currently sits on the following committees and associations.
  • Kelowna Kasugai Sister City Association: Luke is currently serving as the City of Kelowna's representative on the Kasugai Sister City Association. Kelowna has two other Sister cities Veendam Holland and Senanga Zambia. These organizations promote friendship, culture, sports, education and commerce.
  • The Kelowna/Vernon Project and the Heart and Surgical Centre Project Liaison Committee: City of Kelowna appointed representative October 2010.
  • The Kelowna Chamber of Commerce City of Kelowna appointed representative: May 2011

Summary Resume:

  • Elected to Kelowna City Council (2008 - present)
  • Society of Hope Housing Society, Executive Director (1989 - present)
  • City of Kelowna Advisory Planning Commission (APC) (2005 - 2008) In his role on the APC Luke participates in bi-weekly public hearings to review new re-zoning and development permit proposals. The APC provides recommendations of support, or non-support, to City Council on each new development proposal.
  • BC Non-Profit Housing Association – Elected Okanagan Representative (2007 - 2008)
  • Lake Country Big Band (2002-2010)
  • Lake Country Food Bank annual fundraising concert (2002-2010)
  • St. Michael’s Church Columbarium Committee (2007 - 2008)
  • Inn from the Cold (volunteer 2008)
  • Kelowna Life and Arts Festival (volunteer 2008)
  • City of Kelowna Community Housing Committee (Chairman 1996-2000) Advised Council to adopt Secondary Housing policy and Affordable Housing Fund
  • Willow Park Church- Facilities Committee (2003 - 2008)
  • Willow Park Church Board Member (1997- 2003)
  • Kelowna General Hospital Elected Trustee (1989 - 1995)
    • Executive Committee – Second Vice Chairman (1995)
    • Organizational Resource Committee (Finance)
    • Hospital Information Systems Committee (Chairman)
    • By-Laws Committee (Chairman)
    • Building Committee: Significant projects during his tenure:
        • Construction of the new Hospital wing at KGH
        • Construction of the 100 bed Brookhaven Extended Care facility
        • Cancer Clinic of the Southern Interior (land assembly)