Business owner seeks seat at council - Vernon Morning Star
A community-minded businessman is looking to expand his involvement by seeking a spot on Vernon city council. Stuart Anderson, owner of the Rusty Spur and Briteland in Vernon, is running […]
Published 11:46 am Friday, July 24, 2026A community-minded businessman is looking to expand his involvement by seeking a spot on Vernon city council. Stuart Anderson, owner of the Rusty Spur and Briteland in Vernon, is running for a council seat in the upcoming 2026 election. “I look forward to bringing my 30 years of experience in business and finance to make a real difference in our community,” said Anderson. “I am passionate about Vernon, the North Okanagan, and all aspects of life here. I love to give back where I can and help shape growth, fiscal responsibility, strategy and implementing programs to help all citizens of Vernon. ”Anderson and his wife, Andrea, also own Rusty Spur in Enderby and Lumby. They give their time and resources to various community groups throughout the North Okanagan. Anderson was a member of the board of directors at Community Futures North Okanagan where they named him Volunteer of the Year in 2024. He continues to act as a volunteer advisor on self-employment and small business matters through Community Futures. Anderson immigrated to Canada in 1988 from England, qualified as an accountant with KPMG, holds his Bachelor of Business Administration from Simon Fraser University, and has run and owned businesses both locally and internationally. He is currently a member of the board of directors of Abbeyfield House Vernon, a non-profit senior living facility in Vernon. He also volunteers by visiting patients and staff at Vernon Jubilee Hospital with his certified therapy dog. “Now more than ever, during these challenging times—economically and socially—it is paramount that council ask the right and tough questions. Financially, Vernon faces pressure to grow its infrastructure and programs due to growth, both current and projected,” he said.