Nominations

Charlie Hodge is seeking re-election as a SILGA director at large. A veteran Kelowna city councillor and regional board director, Hodge enjoyed three years as a SILGA director from 2014 to 2017 and would like to continue his positive contribution now that Kelowna is back involved with SILGA.A professional author/writer by trade Hodge was born and raised in the South Okanagan where he has resided most of his life. Hodge was born in Penticton and moved from Summerland to Kelowna in 1963 at age seven.
Charlie spent more than 30 years as a journalist in British Columbia including 10 years as an editor or assistant editor. During his journalism career he worked in Kelowna, Kamloops, Salmon Arm, and Parksville - Qualicum Beach on Vancouver Island. Hodge has written three books including last year’s historical-fiction novel – Lost Souls of Lakewood - The History and Mystery of Blaylock’s Mansion. He also penned Golly Gee - It’s Me! - a Canadian best-selling biography on hockey legend Howie Meeker and Stop It There – Back it Up a 50 year look at the NHL.
Charlie is in his fifth term as an elected City Councillor. He is also currently a Director on the Regional District of Central Okanagan Director for his fifth term as a regional director. During current and previous council terms Charlie's held numerous portfolios or committees including Okanagan Basin Water Board, protective services, tourism, chamber of commerce, joint water board, environment, youth, accessibility committee, women’s and community committee, public works and operations, parks and open spaces, regional library board, Downtown Kelowna Business Association and housing.
Hodge is well known for his knowledge and background in strategic planning, conflict resolution, as a skilled facilitator, a public speaker, Master of Ceremonies, and effective personal coach.
Charlie’s creative promotional skills and strategic planning have been utilized for many years in the Canadian music industry, provincial, national, and international environmental fields, and municipal, provincial, and federal politics.
His hobbies include gardening and fishing. Charlie shares his Okanagan home with wife Teresa and five cats.