Meet Julius Bloomfield, Penticton's Next Mayor

Julius is a well known Realtor in Penticton who has had over 30 years in the business. During this period he has owned and managed a real estate office, which he sold in 2008. Since then Julius has been able to remain as a regular Realtor and still have time to commit to being on the City Council. Prior to his real estate career Julius was in the hospitality business and owned and operated several pubs and restaurants in both the UK and Canada.

Julius is also well known as a competitor in Equestrian Endurance Racing and has competed for Canada at World Equestrian Games events around the world in long distance horse racing. He is also a past competitor in Ironman Canada and has completed 2 full distance races in the Penticton Ironman.

Prior to becoming a city councillor he was President of the Downtown Penticton Association, and was a founding member of the Penticton Urban Agriculture Association which promoted sustainable food growing practices.

As a City Councillor Julius has been active with his appointed committees of Sustainability and Agriculture. He is also the city liaise for the Penticton Industrial Development Area and the South Okanagan Immigration & Community Services.