Julius Bloomfield

Julius Bloomfield is the Mayor of Penticton, a city in British Columbia that has been significantly impacted by homelessness and the provision of social services. As mayor, he has been advocating for regional support and funding to address the challenges of homelessness, noting that Penticton is currently tasked with providing services for a larger regional area. Bloomfield emphasizes the need for a collaborative approach among municipalities to alleviate the burden on smaller cities and ensure adequate support systems for vulnerable populations.