Thursday, 11 March 2010
Civic Volunteer…Serving as a civic volunteer for many years, Luke gained valuable insight into the day-to-day operations of Kelowna’s municipal government.
  • Kasugai Sister City Representative: Luke is currently serving as the City of Kelowna 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.
  • 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.
  • City of Kelowna Community Housing Needs Committee (Chairman 1996-2000) Advised City Council to Implement the Secondary Suite policy and establish the Affordable Housing Fund.
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)
  • BC Non-Profit Housing Association – Elected Okanagan Representative (2007 - 2008)
  • Hannon Management Group – contracted management services for numerous companies and housing projects
  • Lake Country Big Band (2002-present)
  • Lake Country Food Bank annual fundraising concert (volunteer)
  • St. Michael’s Church Columbarium Committee (2007 - 2008)
  • Inn from the Cold (volunteer 2008)
  • Kelowna Life and Arts Festival (volunteer 2008)
  • 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)