contact: Veronica McGinnisphone: 250.498.6935
fax: 250.498.6965
email: rmcginnis@oib.ca
VERONICA MCGINNIS – COUNCILLOR
Veronica McGinnis is the youngest daughter of Irene & Ken Bryson and Henry Alex. Veronica has been with her husband Joseph McGinnis (Similkameen Band) for 29 years, together they have 2 daughters and 3 sons, and 8 beautiful grandchildren. Veronica takes pride in the fact “she is Auntie to many.”Veronica is employed by the Osoyoos Indian Band as the Social Development Worker, and has been in that capacity for 24 years. As an active member of the Health and Social Service Team, their goal is to stabilize the physical, emotional and mental well being of all community members, with priority on prevention methods.Veronica was first elected to council in 1985 and has since served 7, two year terms. The previous experience on Council has been an asset, and has challenged her to work with many different personalities and self educate herself on vast examples of current issues. Veronica is an assertive advocate for transparency and accountability to her membership, and looks forward to serving her community for the next 2 years.