From Sharon Shepherd, Mayor of Kelowna

On behalf of Kelowna City Council, I am pleased to support the Wheels for Change campaign that will ride through Kelowna on Saturday, July 7^th, 2007. The Wheels for Change ride provides an excellent opportunity for British Columbians to proactively call for stronger action against climate change.

Like many other British Columbians, the City of Kelowna is concerned about climate change and committed to doing our part to reverse this potentially disastrous problem. In an effort to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions the City of Kelowna has implemented many exciting green initiatives. Particularly, we are encouraging our citizens and employees to use alternative, eco-friendly transportation, such as hybrid vehicles, public transit and our extensive network of bike lanes.

I am pleased that Kelowna has been chosen as an important stop for Wheels for Change Bike Tour, and am looking forward to meeting all those involved in this exciting journey!

Sincerely, Sharon Shepherd