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New mayor heralds an era of change MARIO BARTEL mbartel@tricitynews.com
Jacob Gillis, a former student at Terry Fox Secondary School in Port Coquitlam, has created two pieces of Coast Salish art for his alma mater that he hopes will spark reconciliation. See the story on Page 9. MARIO BARTEL/TCN
“Change has come.” With those words, veteran Port Moody councillor Meghan Lahti took the oath of office from Provincial Court Judge Gregory M. Rideout and pulled on the ceremonial chain as the city’s new mayor Tuesday at Inlet Theatre. In her inaugural address, Lahti pledged to bring “positive change at city hall through good governance” that will practise “fairness, due process and transparency.” She said those elements will be critical if Port Moody is to move forward on such issues as the revitalization of
its waterfront, development of the downtown, the expansion of park space and other amenities, and enhancing opportunities for the arts, as well as climate change and reconciliation. “We have to turn away from the election mindset and lean into the governance mindset,” Lahti said. “We’re here representing all the stakeholders of Port Moody.” Then, putting her words into action, Lahti announced an immediate pause to all of the city’s current committees until the new council completes its strategic plan so their work can better align with council’s objectives. As well, new standing committees will be see
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