Council candidate Douglas Neville was a frequent visitor to Squamish long before he moved here. Hiking was Neville's calling card. The father of three daughters moved with his family to Squamish about 18 months ago."I wanted a lifestyle change," said Neville, who previously lived in Vancouver's Commercial Drive area.With a background in IT support, Neville set up his own company in Squamish Coast Computer. He has hired one employee, but is still forced to travel to the Lower Mainland three to four times a week for work. That's really the catalyst behind Neville's run for office.Neville said he plans to focus on economic development. He said he wants to help transform the town from a bedroom community into a place with enough work to sustain its residents, noting his 14-year-old daughter is having a difficult time finding a job.The District of Squamish's economic development team is currently undertaking a study of the town's economy and Neville said he wants to make sure its outcomes are followed through. He said he wants to hear residents' concerns before finalizing his platform.Douglas Neville Information:Website: www.douglasforsquamishcouncil.comFacebook: "Douglas For Squamish Council"
