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Discover the remarkable journey of Bob Williams in 'Using Power Well', a compelling biography that intertwines his political and economic insights with his unconventional life story. From his humble beginnings in Vancouver's working-class east end to significant roles as a planner in Delta, BC, Williams' narrative provides a unique perspective on local governance and community development. His impactful tenure on Vancouver City Council and in the BC Legislature during the first NDP government in the 1970s transformed both the political and physical landscape of British Columbia. This trade paperback, published by Harbour Publishing in 2023, delves into Williams' extensive contributions, such as the Whistler Town Centre, Robson Square, and the Agricultural Land Reserve. With a passion for real change and a refreshing directness, Williams articulates a bottom-up approach to politics and public policy in this engaging read. Ideal for those interested in Canadian politics, governance, and community economics, 'Using Power Well' is a must-read for enthusiasts of political biographies and civic engagement. Plus, enjoy free shipping! Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Get this BRAND NEW paperback today and learn how to harness the power within your community!
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780889714243
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2023
Publisher: Harbour Publishing
Description:
The compelling biography of former British Columbia cabinet minister Bob Williams weaves his political and economical insights with the story of his unconventional life.
In Using Power Well, former provincial politician Bob Williams tells his atypical life story: beginning with his childhood in the working-class east end of Vancouver, Williams goes on to describe his early years as a planner in Delta, BC, his political life on Vancouver City Council and in the BC Legislature—including a major impact on the first NDP government in the 1970s—and his more recent contributions in the world of business and co-operative economics. Williams’s legacy is dotted across the physical and political landscape of BC—from the Whistler Town Centre and Robson Square to the Agricultural Land Reserve, the Insurance Corporation of BC and many projects in between. A straight shooter who refuses to mince words, Williams advocates in this highly readable and colourful book for a bottom-up approach to politics and public policy, bypassing bureaucracy in order to use power well.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780889714243
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2023
Publisher: Harbour Publishing
Description:
The compelling biography of former British Columbia cabinet minister Bob Williams weaves his political and economical insights with the story of his unconventional life.
In Using Power Well, former provincial politician Bob Williams tells his atypical life story: beginning with his childhood in the working-class east end of Vancouver, Williams goes on to describe his early years as a planner in Delta, BC, his political life on Vancouver City Council and in the BC Legislature—including a major impact on the first NDP government in the 1970s—and his more recent contributions in the world of business and co-operative economics. Williams’s legacy is dotted across the physical and political landscape of BC—from the Whistler Town Centre and Robson Square to the Agricultural Land Reserve, the Insurance Corporation of BC and many projects in between. A straight shooter who refuses to mince words, Williams advocates in this highly readable and colourful book for a bottom-up approach to politics and public policy, bypassing bureaucracy in order to use power well.