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PortMoodydesperatelyneedsgoodgovernance
MEGHANLAHTI
Age:Notgiven YearsasaPortMoodyresident:34 Occupation:Citycouncillor, smallbusinessowner Mostrecentcivic/volunteer work:Memberofcitycouncil1996-2011and2014present Website:meghan4mayor.ca Email:meghanlahti@ meghanlahti.ca Phone:778-288-9874 Facebook:@councillormeghanlahti
PortMoody’sgotalot onitsplateforthenextfour years,fromtheredevelopmentofitstransit-oriented neighbourhoodaround theMoodyCentreSkyTrain
station,tofindingspacefor pedestrians,cyclistsand vehiclestomovearoundthe citysafelyandefficiently.
ButformayoraltycandidateMeghanLahti,noneof thoseissueswillberesolved unlessmembersofcouncil canworktogether,allrowingthecivicboattowarda brighterfuture.
Aveterancouncillorof19 years,Lahtisaidthathasn’t beenhappeningsincethe currentgroupofmunicipal representativeswaselected in2018.
“Itallboilsdowntomakingpeoplefeelvaluedand includedinthedecision makingprocess,”shesaid. “Everyoneofushascontributedinanegativeway.”
Thedysfunctionhas manifestedasmarathon meetingsinwhichlittleis resolved,conflictandeven —onoccasion—tears.
Thecommunityhasnoticed.
SURVEY
Intherecentlycompleted 2022citizensurvey,respondents’satisfactionwiththe wayPortMoody’smunicipal governmentisrunningthe cityisdown25pointsfrom 2018,andonly52percent ofrespondentssaidthey’re happywithcouncil.
Lahtisaidshehasthe experienceandleadership abilitytoturnthoseresults around.Fencesneedtobe mended,andbridgeshave tobebuilt—oncouncil, withcitystaff,neighbouring communities,regionalpartnersandeventheprovincial government.Butmostly withPortMoody’sresidents.
“Goodgovernanceis aboutbeinginclusive,”she said.“It’saboutbeingrespectfulandstayingtrueto theoriginalstrategicplan thatwehave.”
Lahtisaidgoodgovernancestartswithtransparency;ifelectedmayor,she wantstobringbackaweekly reportofeverythingshe’s beenupto.
BEINGOPEN
“Thatkindofwillingness tobeopenandnottohide somethingfromcouncilis reallyimportant,”shesaid.
Fromafoundationof trustandrespect,Lahtisaid councilwillfinallybeable tomoveforwardonsomeof theissuesthatwillreshape thecityoverthenextseveral years,like:
•theredevelopmentof MoodyCentre
•addressingthehousing needsofadiversepopulation
•realizingthepotential oftheoldfirehallsiteatthe cornerofIocoRoadand MurrayStreetthat’sbeen fallowforseveralyears
•enhancingthequalityof lifeforresidentswithamenitieslikeparkspace,aswellas recreationandcommunity facilitiesthataren’tstretched tocapacityorfallingapart.
Manyofthoseissuesare intertwined,sheadded.
High-densitydevelopmentwhereitmakessense —likeimmediatelyadjacent totransit—willbringamenitieslikeshopping,restaurants,perhapsa“newkind” ofreccentre.
Infilldevelopment,like townhomesandsix-storey residentialdevelopmenta littlefurtherafieldwillhelp addressthe“missingmiddle”andbringmoreopportunitiesforaffordableliving.
PUBLICLAND
Publicland,likethe oldfirehallsiteortheformerlandfillsiteonBarnet Highwaycanbeleveraged forneededfacilitieslikeseniorshousing,anewlibrary andmoreparkspace.
“Weneedtomakesure thatwhateverhappensis reflectiveofPortMoody,” Lahtisaid.
“It’snotaboutgiving developerswhateverthey want.It’saboutmakingsure thatthingsaredoneonour terms.”
Collaboration,listeningtoresidentsarevital
STEVEMILANI
YearsasaPortMoodyresi
Occupation:Designergoldsmithandmusicindustry professional
Mostrecentcivic/volunteer
:Citycouncillor
:stevemilani.ca
:info@stevemilani.ca
:604-931-5151
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SteveMilanisaysit’stime forPortMoodycouncilto stopsnipingateachother andstartlisteningtothe city’sresidents.
Whatthey’llhear,headds, isacommunitythat’shungryformorefamily-friendly andseniorshousing,aswell asacitythat’senvironmen tallyandfinanciallysustainable.
ItwasMilani’swillingness tolistentotheconcernsresidentsexpressedtohimon theirdoorstepsthatfirstgot himelectedasacitycoun cillorfouryearsago.Andit’s thatgum-shoeworkethiche hopeswillelevatehimtothe mayor’sseatonOct.15.
“Ithinkpeoplecamehere tobeclosertonature,and liveinthatsmall,well-bal ancedcommunity,”Milani said.“Iwouldliketobethe
mayorthatprovidesthe leadershiptogetusthere.”
Forthejourneytobear fruit,though,thetensions andacrimonyofthepast havetostayinthepast,he said.Council—andthecity —hastomoveforward.
“There’snopointfor personalattacks,orgoingoff topic.Let’sbeprofessional atwork.”
Keepingearsopentothe desiresofthecommunity andcultivatingaspiritof
collaborationwillbekeyto determiningthedirection thecitytakesoverthenext fouryears,Milanisaid.
“Ithinkifyou’rerepresentingtheviewsofthe residents,thereshouldn’t beasmuchtensionandas muchconflictoncouncil,” hesaid,addingPortMoody isatacrossroadsandithas onlyonechancetotakethe rightturn.
Milanisaidinthenext fouryears,councilhasto
focusonfindingpartners whowillprovidemoreopportunitiestoattainaffordablehousing.
Co-opsandnon-profit providerwouldbegoods choices,hesaid.“This shouldbeaninclusivesociety.”
Thecityalsoneedstorebuilditseconomicengineto makeupgroundlostwhen majorindustrialemployers —andtaxgenerators—like theBurrardThermalplant
andFlavellesawmillclosed.
MilianisaidtheMoody Centreneighbourhood aroundtheSkyTrainand WestCoastExpressstation presentsthecitywitha goldenopportunitytodo justthat,Milanisaid.
“Rightnowwe’reusing SkyTrainandWestCoast Expresstobringeveryone outoftown,”hesaid.“We shouldmaybebeusingit tobringpeopleintotown sothattheycanworkand
rebuildourdaytimeeconomy.”
Milanisaid,“Thenext councilwillbedetermining thedirectionofthecity,” pointingtoitsreviewand updateofPortMoody’sofficialcommunityplanthat’s alreadyunderwayandwill becompletedbythenext council.
Otherpressuresbeingfelt includeaneedtoupdate andexpandcivicfacilities liketheKyleCommunity Centreandprovidemore amenitieslikeparkspace andseniorshousing.
Thosethingstakemoney, though,somethingthat’s dearinPortMoody,admittedMilani.
“It’snoteasyfinancially,” hesaid.“Wehavetotighten upandfindawaytofinance thesethings.”
Butnoneofthoseambitionswillberealizedifcouncildoesn’thaveanopen mindandeartoresidents’ desiresandifmemberscan’t workcollaborativelyforthe greatergood,Milanisaid.
“Peoplehavetoknow thattheycanapproachyou andtalktoyouopenlyabout theirconcernsandthat you’lllistenandrespond withthecaringattitude.If you’reintunewithwhatthe residentswant,you’regoing tovotethatway.”
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SAMANTHAAGTARAP
Age:45
YearsasaPortMoodyresi dent:17
Occupation:Professional engineerandbusiness ownerinPortMoody (EngineeredBodiesStrength& Conditioning)
Mostrecentcivic/volunteer work:2016-18Economic DevelopmentCommittee; 2018ClimateAction Committee;2015-Current boardmemberShop LocalPortMoody;202022BCFunctionalFitness Association;alsoonstrata council
Website:sam4pomo.ca Email:Notgiven Phone:Notgiven Twitter:@sam4pomo Instagram:@sam4pomo Facebook:@sam4pomo
Whyareyourunningfor publicoffice?
TheshortanswerisIwant toseeachangeinthetoneof discussionatcouncilmeetings andinthecommunity.Weare facingmanyimportantdeci sionsandweneedtomove forwardinaconstructiveway.
IbelievethatIhaveworkand lifeexperiencethatwouldbe usefulincouncil.Iwanttobe apositiverolemodelformy daughtersanddosomething formycommunity.Ultimately, Ithinkeachgenerationhas aresponsibilitytolearnfrom thepreviousgenerationsand leavetheworldabetterplace thantheyfoundit.
WhatisyourNo.1issue andwhy?
Livabilityandsustainable development:Thelivabilityof ourcitydependsonourability tostrikeabalancebetween buildinghomesforyoung people,singles,familiesand seniors;investinginourame nitiesandcommunityspaces topreserveouruniqueneighbourhoods;andappropriately planningandinvestingin theinfrastructuretosupport
increasedpopulationgrowth acrosstheregion.Asourcom munitygrows,ouramenities mustreflectthechanging needsofourcommunity. Weneedavarietyofforms ofdevelopment—notonly residentialwithgroundfloor retail,butalsolightindustrial, othercommerciallanduses andinstitutional(education andhealthcare)forms.
RICHARDBIEDKA
Age: Notgiven
YearsasaPortMoodyresident:30
Occupation:Presidentof RichardBiedkaInternational Ltd.,aseafoodandcommodity tradingcompany Mostrecentcivic/volunteer work:Volunteerdistributing informationonnewchangesto EnvironmentallySensitiveArea (ESA)guidelinesinPortMoody
RICHARDBIEDKA
Website:richardbiedka4council.ca
Email:richardbiedka4council@gmail.com
Phone:778-951-8459
Facebook: @richardbiedka4council
Whyareyourunningfor publicoffice?
Iamrunningforcouncillor
toreturncityfocustocore servicesanddeliverthoseser vicesonbudgetforyou.After all,youhavetolivewithinyour meansanditisonlyrightthat ourcitydoesaswell.Mygoal istoensureeverytaxdollar isspentwiselysowecanto getherstrengthenthecity’s financialposition.Thatwillbe myguidingprincipleasImake decisionsthatimpactthelives oftheresidentsofPortMoody.
WhatisyourNo.1issue andwhy?
ChangestoEnviron–mentallySensitiveArea guidelines.Iwillnot supportproposalssuch astheESAastheyarean overreachandexpanda scopethatthecitydoes nothave.Inaddition,this
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Email:dustin@votedustin.ca
proposalinfringesonpersonal propertyifyoulivenearthe ocean,forest,creek,stream,or ravine.Itmeansanincrease inprocessingandfeesifyou wanttomaintainyourprop erty,orupgradeyourproperty safetybecauseyouhavea family.Ifelected,Iwillmake sureyourtaxdollarsareused wiselyandESAproposalslike thesedonotmakeittothe counciltable.
Phone:604-396-7221 Twitter:@dustinchelen LinkedIn:@dustinchelen
Whyareyourunningfor publicoffice?
Ithinkweareatacritical junctureforourcityandwe needcouncillorsatthetable whocanworktogetherona realisticvisionforourfuture. Weneedtoaddressthechal lengeswe’refacingliketraffic, housingaffordability,and climatechange.I’mproudof myworkoverthepastfour yearstohelpgrowanddiver sifyourlocaleconomy,butwe havelotslefttodo.I’mready tolistentothecommunity andworkwitheveryoneat thecounciltabletohelpPort Moodygrowwhilepreserving thethingsthatmakeourcity special.
WhatisyourNo.1issue andwhy?
tionnowtoreducethestress, wastedtimeandemissions thatcomefromsittingin traffic.
Whyareyourunningfor publicoffice?
Moodytogetoutandvotethis Oct.15.
DUSTINCHELEN
Age:32
Occupation:Lawyerandresearcher Mostrecentcivic/volunteer work:MemberofPortMoody EconomicDevelopment CommitteeandTourism Committee;volunteerwithBig Brothers
Trafficandparkingare thenumberoneissueinPort Moodyaccordingtothe2022 citizensurvey.Weneeda realistictransportationplan thatreducestrafficcongestion duringpeakperiods.Iwill advocateforbettertrafficlight timing,aClarke/Murrayover passandadditionalparking capacitynearourshopsand parks.Whilewetransitionto electrifiedvehiclesandactive transit,weneedtotakeac
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JOHANNCONTRERAS
Age:37 YearsasaPortMoodyresident:7+
Occupation:Lawyer Mostrecentcivic/volunteer work:PortMoodyRibfest; boardofdirectorsforMothers andMentorsCanada;boardof directorsCoquitlamHeritage Society Website:whyiloveportmoody. ca Email:johann@whyiloveport moody.ca Phone:Notgiven Facebook:@contrerasforcouncil Instagram:@contrerasforcouncil
Iwillbringafreshperspec tiveandbalancedapproach tocitycouncil.Mygoalisto utilizetheskillsthatIhave developed—bothwhileprac tisinglawoverthelasteight yearsandowningandoperatingmyownlawfirm—to strengthenandsupportPort Moody’scitycouncil.Iamin favourofinfrastructurethat meetsPortMoody’sneeds andwell-thought-outstrategic development.Iamalsoan enthusiasticsupporterofthe heritageandcultureofPort Moody.Asworkingparentsto twoyoungchildren,mywife andIunderstandthecomplex needsofyoungfamiliesinour community.
WhatisyourNo.1issue andwhy?
Respectfulgovernance oncouncil.Asacitycouncil candidate,itisapersonalgoal ofminetoensurewehave propergovernanceoncouncil. Aunifiedgroupthatisfocused onservingtheresidentsofour community.Wemightnot alwaysagree,butweneedto respectfullyworktogether,en gageandreviewinformation fromsubjectmatterexperts, andlistentocitystaffand residentstoensureourfocus remainsonachievingwhat’s mostimportanttothecity. Thisgoalisachievable;how everweneedeveryoneinPort
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ERICDAVIS
Age:27
YearsasaPortMoodyresident:23
Occupation:Foodservices andprovidesecurityservices toavarietyofvenues Mostrecentcivic/volunteer work:I’vebeeninvolvedwith theVancouverTenantsUnion sinceitsfoundationin2017 Website:davisforcouncil.info Email:davisforcouncilinfo@ gmail.com Phone:236-975-6942
Whyareyourunningfor publicoffice?
I’mrunningbecausewe desperatelyneednewfoun dationsinourcity’sdevelopmentapproach.Cityhallhas failedtogetabetterdealfor workersandrenters,andwe
shouldnottakeoptionssuch ascommunitytrustsoracity ownedconstructionoutfitoff thetable.Oncouncil,Iwould beanunrelentingadvocate forreform.Regionally,Iwould seektorestoreTransLink’s missionasanon-profittransitprovider,notarealestate developer.Provincially,I wouldbeseechtheprovinceto legislateamalgamationwith AnmoreandBelcarra,and amendmentstothecommunitycharterwherewecould additionallytaxhomesover$4 million.
WhatisyourNo.1issue andwhy?
TakingourtitleasCityof theArtsseriouslymeansmak ingresponsiblehousingdecisionsthatbuildvastamounts ofnewunitswithdeep($800a monthandbelow)affordability.Establishingacommunity landtrusttoprocureland, andfoundingacity-owned constructionoutfittobuild asmanytownhomesand apartmentsaspossiblewith rentstiedtoconstructionand maintenancecost,wouldbe aboontociviclife.Providing suchaffordabilitytoasmany residentsaspossiblewouldbe thebiggestinvestmentinthe artswecouldmakesincewe freeuppeople’stimeandfinancestopursuetheirartistic passions.
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oneormorepiecesofidentificationtoapollingstation thatconfirmsyouridentity andplaceofresidence, whichwillensureyoureligibility.
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ABOUTLISA
•LisaParkisseekingherthirdterm asaSchoolTrusteeinthe2022 municipalelection.(electedin2014 and2018)
•CurrentlyTrusteeRepresentative AlternateforELLConsortium, DistrictParentAdvisoryCouncil (DPAC)andChildCareTaskForce.
•LisaimmigratedfromSouthKorea 22yearsagoandhasmadeBritish Columbiaherhome.
•LisaisaBurnabySchoolDistrict (SD41)teacher.
•Shehastaughtinvariousschools andinstitutionsinAlbertaand BritishColumbia.
•LisaholdsBAinPhysicalEducation andBEdfromUniversityofAlberta,
•LisahasaSFUGraduateDiploma (TeachingandLearningin Multilingual,MulticulturalSchools) andacertificateinLeadersof LearningfromHarvardUniversity.
•QualifiedasanExercise Rehabilitationtrainer,Lisaisanavid advocateforactiveandhealthy living.
•Lisabelievesthepubliceducation systemshouldprovidegreat educationforallstudents,their parentsandfamilies.
MYPLATFORM
1.FiscalAccountability
Asataxpayermyself,Iexpect governmentstospendourpublic dollarscarefullyandthoughtfully. Fiscalresponsibilityand transparencyarecrucialformeand asyourschooltrustee,Iwillhold theschoolboardaccountablefor everydollarspentandthatthey arespentwellonyourbehalf.
2.SafeandHealthyLearning Environment
Attheheartofeveryparent,lies deepconcernforthesafetyand healthoftheirchildrenatschool. Itwillcontinuetobemytop prioritytoresearchanddeliver waystocreateasaferandhealthier learningenvironmentforour students.
3.A21stCenturyEducation
Weliveinexponentialtimes. Wearecurrentlyeducatingour childrentosolveproblemsthatwe don’tevenknowareproblemsyet. Wecan’tcontinuetoundermine theimportanceinbringingour classroomstothe21stcentury.I willworktowardsmodernizingour schools.
4.FairnessandOpportunities
EverytimeIgointotheclassroom andseemystudentsfromallwalks oflife,I’mremindedofhowevery singleoneofthemdeserveaccess togoodqualityeducation.Myfirst andforemostmandateasyour schooltrusteewillbetoadvocate forourchildren,sotheyallhave theopportunitytosucceed.
AuthorizedbyLisaPark,financialagent,lisaparkforschooltrustee@gmail.com
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Governmenthaschallenged ourCityonlackofdevelopmentatourtwoSkyTrain stations.Weneedtonegotiateingoodfaithwithhome builders.Weneedtofocus onpartneringwithCHMC, BCHousingandnon-profit andcooperativehousing organizationsforaffordable housinginPortMoody.To provideaffordablehousing, weneedtobeatruepartner intheprovisionoflandand waivingofdevelopment fees.
terplans.Ibelievethatif councilworkstogetherwith publicinput,wecanfind collaborativesolutionsto theseissues.
Whatisyournumberone issueandwhy?
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DIANADILWORTH*
Age: 56
YearsasaPortMoodyresi dent:33
Occupation:Director GovernmentRelationsfor HomebuildersAssociation Vancouver
Mostrecentcivic/volunteer work:citycouncillor Website:dianadilworth.ca Email:diana@dianadilworth.ca Phone:604-469-8650 Facebook:@Diana.Dilworth Twitter:@DianaDilworth
Whyareyourunningfor publicoffice?
PortMoodyisatanexceptionalplaceofopportunity.Forbalancedgrowth, forparkexpansionand enhancement,foreconomic developmentandforgrow inginawaythathasapositiveimpactonthequality oflifeforcurrentandfuture residents.Iloveourcityand havebeenhonouredtobe partofthedecision-making onhowwehavegrownand evolvedoverthepastnum berofyears.I’maskingfor residentstocontinuetotrust thatIwillmakedecisions ontheirbestinterestsmov ingforward.Experienced. Effective.Engaged. Enthusiastic. Whatisyournumberone issueandwhy?
Housingandaffordability isanissueacrossthecountry.Interestratesandinflation,whichCouncildoesn’t havecontrolover,pileupon thecostoflandandofbuild ingnewhomes.TheBC
BARBARAJUNKER
Age:64
YearsasaPortMoodyresident:33 Occupation:RetiredandcasualworkatMoveUP Mostrecentcivic/volunteer work:Director,Glenayre CommunityAssociation Website:barbarajunker.ca Email:voteforbarbarajunker@gmail.com Phone:604-341-5364
Whyareyourunningfor publicoffice?
Iamrunningforcity counciltobringmyexperienceandleadershipto theissuesPortMoodyis facing.Myapproachwhile oncitycouncilpreviously wascollaborative,respectful,andconsensus-building.Themajorissuesto betackledinthenextfew yearsare:developmentand density,trafficcongestion, increasinggreenspace,expandingRockyPointPark, andupdatingourOfficial CommunityPlan.Isupport theEconomicDevelopment andTransportationmas-
Housingisaprioritythat includes:developmentand density,trafficcongestion, andeconomicdevelopment.Portmoodyneeds affordablehousing,housingforseniorsandyoung familieswhichIsupport inourtransitorientated development(TOD)areas. Developmentneedsto providethecommunity amenitiesthatresidents ofPortMoodyareasking for:newlibrary,newKyle centre,grocerystoreinTOD andmanyothers.Idon’t supportawalloftowerson St.John’sSt.Development thatwillgrowourcommercialandindustrialtax base.Sustainabledevelopmentthatwillcontributeto creatingavibrantcitywhere peoplecanlive,workand play.
WhyamIrunningfor publicoffice?
Iampassionateabout PortMoodyandwantitto succeed.Iamfortunateto beraisingmytwoyoung daughtershereandIwant toensurethatotherfamilies, seniorsandyoungfolkswill havethesameopportunity tolivehereaffordably.I wouldliketorefocusPort Moodyongoodgovernance, fiscalresponsibility,housingaffordability,climate change,andneighbourhood parkinitiatives.Iwanttouse mybusinessandbudgeting experiencetolowertaxesvia anumberofnewinitiatives, andfocuscitybusinesson theservicesthatmatter–notgrandioseprojectsand programsoutsidecouncil’s purview.
Whatisyournumberone issueandwhy?
teerwork:Citycouncillor; chairofClimateAction, EnvironmentalProtection, aswellasParksand Recreationcommitteesand theTri-CitiesFoodCouncil; representativeonthe HomelessnessandHousing TaskForce
Website:amylubik.ca
Email:reelect.amylubik@ gmail.com
Phone:604-767-0914
Facebook:@amylubikportmoody Twitter:@amy_lubik Instagram:@aalubik
arehavingtomakedifficult choicesregardingsafeand affordablehousingnear family,accesstohealthy food,childcare,andprotectingthemselvesandtheir lovedonesinachanging climate.Focusingonhealth willalsohelpusprotectthe treesandparksthatareso essentialtoourmentaland physicalwell-being,and guidedecisionsondevelopmentinawaythatenhances thecommunitywelove. Usingthislens,Ibelievewe cancreateamoreinclusive city.
KYLAKNOWLES
Age: 46 YearsasaPortMoodyresident:9 Occupation:ExecutiveassistanttotheCEO,CFO,EVP andBoardofDirectorsat NorLandLtd. Mostrecentcivic/volunteer work:MemberofthePort Moodyparkscommission,eventvolunteerfor theGlenayreElementary SchoolPAC,CollegePark CommunityAssociation andEasthillneighbourhood strata
Developmentisofprimaryconcerntoresidents, andIgetit.Thetraffic,the noise,thefearoflosingour smalltowncharm.Butwe needtobuildhomes,includingpurpose-builtrentals,homesfordownsizing seniors,homesforkidsleavingthenestwhowanttostay closetohome,andhomes forpeopleallalongthe incomespectrum.Thelast fouryearsintroducedsignificantchallengestoourworkingrelationshipswithother municipalitiesandregional organizations.Managingthe challengesofdevelopment willrequirerobustcooperationwithMetroVancouver toaddresscommongoals andproblemsliketraffic, transportation,healthcare, andclimatechange.
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Whyareyourunningfor publicoffice?
Citycouncildecisionson housing,ahealthyenvironment,communityconnectedness,accesstoservices andreconciliationhavean enormousimpactonall residents.Bycenteringcommunityhealthandwellbeing inallofmydecision-making, andworkingcollaboratively withmycolleagueson council,Iamproudtohave mademeaningfulprogress onmanyoftheseissues overthelastfouryears-but thereisstillsomuchmore todo.Iamrunningagainto continuetoadvocatearound affordablehousing,theenvironment,andcommunity well-being,andbecauseI believePortMoodyneedsa strongpublichealthvoiceon council.
Whatisyournumberone issueandwhy?
Mytoppriorityisensuringthattheabovesocialand environmentaldeterminants ofhealtharethoughtfully integratedintoallcouncil discussions.Manyresidents
Age:35
YearsasaPortMoodyresident:Mostofthepast15 Occupation:Seniorpolicy analyst,FirstNationsHealth Authority Mostrecentcivic/volunteerwork:Servedon thePortMoodyLandUse Committeesince2021;Port MoodyParksandRecreation Commissionsince2018 Website:votehaven.com
: contact@votehaven.com
:Notgiven
@HavenPortMoody
Whyareyourunningfor publicoffice?
IcareaboutPortMoody anditsfuture.AsalongtimeresidentIhavebeen astrongvoiceforquality oflifeandgoodcommunityplanning.Through myadvocacy
“Weneedsomebodywholistens,understandsandrespects
StrengthenCityFinancialPosition
WeshouldfocusonPortMoody’s
EnvironmentalSensitiveAreas(ESA)
Proposedchangeswillimpactyourpropertyrights withadditionalpermitandassessmentfeeswhilerestricting yourabilitytoalterorimproveyourlot. Mygoalisto cancel theproposedchangestothe(ESA)Guidelines.
HousingTypes&Affordability
Createmorehousingsupplyincludingmoreformsofhousing forpeoplestartingout,families,seniors,and workingprofessionals. Thisisthekeytoincreasingtax revenuesandcreatinganaffordablecity.
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andworkoncitycommitteesIhavechampionedresponsiblegrowthinsteadof overdevelopment,afocuson affordabilityforfamiliesand seniors,parksexpansion includingsignificantexpan sionofRockyPointPark,and rebuildingourlocalecon omywithjobgrowtharound MoodyCentreSkyTrain.Our nextcouncilwillmakede cisionsshapingPortMoody forgenerationstocome. Iamrunningtocontinue myworkadvocatingforthe needsofcurrentandfuture residents.
WhatisyourNo.1issue andwhy?
Ournextcouncilwilldeterminethefutureofgrowth inourcity.Development approvedoverthelastfew yearsalonewillbringPort Moody’spopulationcloseto 50,000residents—themax imumgrowthlevelwehad setfor2041.Withanother 24high-endcondotowers beingproposednearRocky PointParkwearenowat riskofover-development— growingtoobigandbuilding thewrongtypeofhousing forourcommunity.Mytop priorityistocompleteour newOfficialCommunity Plan,focusingonqualityof lifeasguidedbyresidents, andwhenwehaveourplan, sticktoit.
Mostrecentcivic/volunteer work:FiveyearsasaPort Moodycouncillor;chairof theEconomicDevelopment Committee,Parksand RecreationCommissionand TransportationCommittee Website:votehunter2022.ca Email:hmadsen@portmoody.ca Phone:Notgiven Facebook:@ HunterMadsenforCityCouncil
Whyareyourunningfor publicoffice?
Iloveourbeautifulcity andamdevotedtohelpingthecommunitymake wisechoicesforitsfuture. Councildecisionsnext termwillsetPortMoody’s qualityoflifefordecadesto come,andthepressuresto over-buildattheexpense oflocallivabilityhavenever beengreater.Tokeepfully independentfromspecial interests,Iamnotaccepting campaigndonationsfrom localdevelopers.Whilerespectingallviews,Iwillcontinuetoraiseaclearvoicefor keepinggrowthwellaligned withtheOCPvisionand targets,andforensuringthat webalancedensification wiselywithotheressential communitypriorities.
WhatisyourNo.1issue andwhy?
CALLANMORRISON
Age:36
YearsasaPortMoodyresident:23
Occupation:Co-founder andco-ownerofSquish Juicery
Mostrecentcivic/volunteer work:Ihaveservedonsix differentcommitteesforthe cityofPortMoody;most recentonesaretheAdvisory DesignPanelandCPAC. Website:callanmorrison. com
Email: callan@callanmorrison.com
Phone:778-929-8683
Facebook:@ CallanMorrisonforCouncil Instagram:@ CallanMorrisonforCouncil
tofullyserveourcommunityweneedacouncilthat iswillingtoworktogether, collaborate,andmostimportantlylistentoourresidents.Yourcouncilshould beservingyoubymaking decisionsforthebestofall PortMoody.Withoutcollaborationandteamworkour councilcannoteffectively tackletheimportantissues toourresidentssuchasprovidingaffordablehousing, tacklingtraffic,andenhancing&expandingourparks.
thathigh-risesornot,we needtoputcommunity safetyfirst.Asfarasdevelopment,Iwanttoensure Indigenousvoicesarerepresentedaspartofauthentic Reconciliationeffortsfor thosewhosestolenlandwe resideon.
What’syourNo.1issue andwhy?
MyNo.1issueiscommunitysafety,especiallyfor youth.Havingworkedasa crisisclinicianwithsuicidal youthinourcommunity, andawareoftheimpactof theoverdosecrisisonPort Moody,myNo.1issueis community,connection, andsafety.AsaRegistered SocialWorker,Ihavethe knowledgeandtoolsto bringinmeaningfulchange toimpacttheseimportant issuesandlookforwardto theopportunitytosharemy passionandexpertisefor humanservice.
andfeelIcanaddexperienceandfocustothecommunityplanningandpolicy discussionsthatthiscouncil willhavetoaddress.
WhatisyourNo.1issue andwhy?
Theissuesfacingmunicipalitiescannotbereduced to“oneissue.”Development paceanddensity,housing affordability,transportation, urbanparkscapacity,local employment,financialsustainabilityandclimateactionareallimportant,complexandinterconnected.IfI wastoreduceittooneissue, itwouldbemaintainingand improvingqualityoflifefor currentandfutureresidents inPortMoody.TheOfficial CommunityPlancanspell outthecommunity’svision fordealingwiththeseissues andthereforeIwanttomake surethatthecurrentprocess ofcompletingthereviewof ourOCPisournumberone priority.
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ident:8
Occupation:Citycouncillor, writerandfine-artphotog rapher
Nexttermmygoalsareto: 1)updatetheOCPtotruly reflectourcommunity’svisionforgrowth;2)continue leadingthecity’seffortsto revitalizePoMo’ssagging economy,taxbaseandcity financesbyestablishinga newjobsdistrictininnovative,sustainableindustries; 3)expandRockyPointPark andimproveotherpark capacitiestomeetgrowing demand;4)moveforward withdowntowndensitythat won’toverwhelmroadways, amenitiesortaxpayers;5) mitigatetheaffordability crisisbysupportingmore rentals,andbyprezoninga higherpercentageofaffordableunitsasaprecondition forextradensity;6)encouragebetterlong-termurban planning.
Whyareyourunningfor publicoffice?
Asa23yearresidentI caredeeplyaboutthefuture ofourcommunity.These pastfouryearshavebeen ineffective,andachangeis neededtobringourcommunitytogetherandtohave acouncilthatwilllistento ourresidents.Iranforcouncilin2014andthiswillbe mysecondtimeputtingmy nameforward.Overthepast eightyearsIhaveservedon sixdifferentcommitteesto trytomakepositivechanges inourcommunityandhelp shapeaPortMoodythatwe canallbeproudofforourselvesandourchildren. WhatisyourNo.1issue andwhy?
Itrulybelievethatwe needtogetbacktogood governanceandworkingfor thebenefitofallPortMoody. Inordertobeeffectiveand
YearsasaPortMoodyresident:2+ Occupation:Socialworker/ yogainstructor Mostrecentcivic/volunteer work:PeacePeopleProject; JustFourPawsRescue Society;teachyogabydonationbenefittingMoody ElementarySchoolPAC Website:portmoodydawn. com Email:dawn@portmoodydawn.com Phone:778-883-4933 Facebook:@votedawn2022
Whyareyourunningfor publicoffice?
Iamrunningforofficeto giveavoicetotheimportant socialissuesaffectingour community.Myintentionis tousemypositiontoelevate thevoicesofthosewhoare marginalizedorsilencedin ourcommunity,particularly aroundmentalhealth,substanceuseandcommunity safety.Muchoftheelection debatehasbeenabout developmentandIbelieve
DAVIDSTUART
DAVIDSTUART
Age:66
YearsasaPortMoodyresident:35+
Occupation:citymanager, NorthVancouverDistrict Mostrecentcivic/volunteer experience:Presidentofthe PleasantsideCommunity Association,memberof thePortMoodyLandUse Committee
Website:davidstuart.ca
Email:dc_stuart@shaw.ca
Phone:Notgiven
Whyareyourunningfor publicoffice?
Ihaveover30yearsof workinginseniormanagementinlocalgovernment
Roadsand trafficaretop
PoMovoters’ concerns
You’veseenwhat’s onthemindsofthe candidatesseekingyour vote.
Butwhatarevoters thinkingabout?
Almosthalfthe respondents(47.9per cent)toasurveyat tricitynews.comsaid roadsandtrafficistheir numberoneconcernin thecity.
Affordableliving wasadistantsecond, drawingtheattentionof 17.6percentofrespon dents,while14.3per centidentifiedgeneral housingconcernsas theirpriority.
Pedestrianand cyclistsafetyranked fourthat8.4percent. Climatechangewas tipofmindfor7.6per centoftherespondents.
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Mostrecentcivic/volunteer work:ScoutsCanada–11 years–as“Akela”or“Scouter Nancy”.PrevioustothatI wasaboardmemberand chairoftheBurnabyPublic LibraryBoard. Email:nancyjohnston@ shaw.ca Website:nanj4portmoodyschools.com Phone:604-970-5902
andIamamom. What’syourNo.1issue andwhy?
EDDESAULNIERS
Age:52
YearsasaresidentofPort Moody:2.5 Occupation:Operations manager Mostrecentcivic/volunteer work:PACchairandother schoolorganizing Website:ParentsVoicebc.ca Email:eddesaulniers@parentsvoicebc.ca Phone:778-831-0375
Whyareyourunningfor publicoffice?
I’veseendeficienciesin thetrusteesystem,andI thinkitshouldbeaddressed. What’syournumberone issueandwhy? Parentsneedavoiceat thetrusteelevelandthere needstobemoreconsulta tionwithPACsandparents ingeneral.
NANCYJOHNSTON
Age:64
YearsasaresidentofPort Moody:3(butI’vebeenin lovewithPortMoodysinceI workedinthemillatFlavelle inmytwenties). Occupation:Occupational HealthandSafetyprofessional(retired)
Whyareyourunningfor publicoffice?
EveryChild,Every Chance,EveryDay. Educationissuesareimportant.Thedecisionsthat aBoardofEducationtakes impactstudents’lives. Everychildshouldhave asmanyopportunitiesto succeedaspossible,within theframeworkofasafeand caringschoolsystem.Iam uniquelyqualifiedforthe roleofschooltrustee.Ihave 30yearsofmanagementexperienceintheK–12system asahealthandsafetymanager,governanceexperience asalibrarytrustee,direct workwithyouthasascouter,
Mynumberoneissueis thecontinuanceofabroad spectrumofeducational opportunitiesforstudents. Schooldistrictsareoftenexpectedtodomorewithless fundingduetobudgetary pressures.Ihaveseenthis patternmanytimesinmy professionalrolewithintwo schooldistricts.Oftenthis meansthatimportantprogramsinthearts,industrial educationandsportscurriculumareseriouslycurtailed oreliminated.Iwouldlike tobeinvolvedinthisdecision-makingprocessto minimizetheimpactonkey programsforourstudents. Iwanttoadvocateonyour behalfforqualityeducation.
work:SD43SchoolTrustee (PortMoody)—electedin 2014and2018 Website:lisaparkforschooltrustee.ca Email:lisaparkforschooltrustee@gmail.com Phone:604-790-9406 Facebook:@voteforlisapark
Whyareyourunningfor publicoffice?
Asapublicschool teacherandapublicschool trustee,Ibelievethatevery individualdeservesagood educationandthepublic educationsystemshould providegreateducationfor allstudents,theirparents andfamilies.Iwaselected in2014and2018asaPort MoodyschooltrusteeandI amseekingmythirdtermin the2022municipalelection. IamcurrentlyaTrustee RepresentativeAlternate forELLConsortium,DPAC andChildCareTaskForce. Iwouldliketocontinueto helptobuildCanada’sbest publicschoolsystemherein PortMoody.
WhatisyourNo.1issue andwhy?
liverwaystocreateasafer andhealthierlearningenvironmentforourstudents.
resolvedsewagepollution
fasteratEagleMountain School.Weexpectcityand schooldistrictproblems thatoverlap,tobehandled inatimelymanner.Sadly, schoolscontinuallyface challengeswhenintersectingwithcivicmatters.Like hundredsofelectedofficials acrossCanadawhohave servedinbothpublicly electedrolesastrusteeand councillor,Zoewillbring herfirsthandcitycouncil andintergovernmental experiencetohelpensure SchoolBoardprioritiesareinlockstepwithCity Council.
ZOEROYER
ZOEROYER
Age:56
YearsasaPortMoodyresident:18
Occupation:Business owner,citycouncillor(2011–2022)
Mostrecentcivic/volunteer work:Citycouncillor Website:zoeforcouncil.ca Email:zoeroyer@hotmail. com
WhatisyourNo.1issue andwhy?
*LISAPARK
Age:42
Yearsasaresidentof PortMoody:9years(Port Moody)
Occupation:SD41Teacher andSD43SchoolTrustee (PortMoody) Mostrecentcivic/volunteer
FiscalAccountabilityand SafeandHealthyLearning Environmentaremytop priorities.Asataxpayermyself,Iexpectgovernments tospendourpublicdollars carefullyandthoughtfully. Fiscalresponsibilityand transparencyarecrucial andasyourschooltrustee, Iwillholdtheschoolboard accountableforeverydollar spentandthattheyarespent wellonyourbehalf.Atthe heartofeveryparent,lies deepconcernforthesafety andhealthoftheirchildren atschool.Itwillbemytop prioritytoresearchandde-
Phone:Notgiven Facebook:@zoe.royer.90 Twitter:@ZoeRoyer
Whyareyourunningfor publicoffice?
Havingenjoyedclose workingrelationshipswith schooltrusteesforadecade, Coun.ZoeRoyerrecognizes thebenefitsofharmonybetweeninstitutions.Plansfor newschoolsneedtomatch plansfornewneighbourhoods.Constructingsafer schoolcrossingsshould happenwhentrafficpatterns change.Rapidjointdecision-makingwouldhave
Thedireneedformore EducationAssistants(EA), schoolcounsellors,registeredpsychologistsand othersupportworkersinour schools.Ifelected,Zoewill championataskforcetoexamineobstaclesandidentify innovativestepsforwardto deliveringmoreEAsintoour classrooms.EAsplayavital roleinsupportingequitable andinclusiveclassrooms. Whileourteachersteach students,EAssupportthe student’slearningpotential andwell-being,andwork alongsideandunderthe guidanceoftheclassroom teacher.Furthermore,if EAscouldworkjustthree morehourseachweek,they wouldbeeligibleforhealth benefits.Thiswouldcreate greaterjobretentionand helpattractmore.These additionalhoursaredoable withtheprovisionofbefore andafterschoolchildcarein schools—anotherpriority forZoe.
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FivecandidatesvyingforfourspotsinBelcarra
improvementsonourwater system,aswellsavingas muchaswecantopayfor theFireHallsthatwillneed replacementinthenear future.
JOEELWORTHY
Age:70
Yearsasaresidentofthe village:26
Occupation:Electronic Electrician/43YearsCMBC /CurrentPBCDirector
Mostrecentvolunteer/ civicwork:PBCHealth Foundation,volunteerwork Email:joecath@telus.net
*CAROLINACLARK
Age:36
Yearsasaresidentofthe village:8+
Occupation:Localsmall businessowner
Mostrecentvolunteer/ civicwork:Iwaspartofthe ZoningBylawCommittee priortobeingelectedto councilin2018.Sincebeing electedIservedinsome committeesoutsideof BelcarrasuchasChildcare Taskforce,MetroVancouver ElectoralArea,Metro VancouverRegionalParks, MetroVancouverBoard andMetroVancouverWater Committee.
Email:carol_sambudio@ hotmail.com Phone:Notgiven
Whyareyourunningfor publicoffice?
Itgivesmegreatpleasure tobeabletohelpservemy community.
WhatisyourNo.1issue andwhy?
Belcarraisaverysmall communitythatrelieson residentialpropertytax dollarsanddifferentFederal andProvincialgrantsto survivesomaintainingand replacingexistinginfrastruc turewhiledeliveringanacceptableamountofservices canbeachallenge.
Mygoalistocontinue toplanforthelongterm sustainabilityoftheVillage andtomakecosteffective
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medical,educationaland businessbackground, wecanaddressthese challengesasagroup. Emergencypreparedness, fiscalresponsibility,and infrastructureimprovementsarethemainissues thatconcernme.More inputfromtheVillageis requiredwhereeachcitizencaneasilycontribute expertiseandopinions throughpollswhilereachingaconsensus.IfeelIcan providethatleadership movingforward,together, foraprosperous,liveable, progressiveandprepared Belcarra.
What’syourNo.1issue andwhy?
Whyareyourunningfor publicoffice?
Havingrecentlyretired,I nowhavethetimetogivebacktothecommunityby offeringtocontributemy skillsetasaBelcarracouncillor.Iparticipateregularly atcouncilmeetingsand diligentlyreviewtheagenda items,reportsandpresentations,expressingmyviews asaresident.Ihavesophisticatedandverifiableknowledge,intheessentialboard skillsoffinancialliteracyand planning;strategicplanning; relationshipbuilding;tec-
nology;legalandregulatory; respectfulcommunications andlabourrelations.My careerexperienceiscomplimentedbycontinuous education(ICDCourses) thatIbelievewillbeofvalue, giventheopportunitiesand challengesweface.
What’syourNo.1issue andwhy?
Theoverarchingissue Belcarrafacesistheavailabilityoffinancialresources, requiredtoimplementa strategicplan,enablingusto continuetobeaviableand
“independent”municipality.Manyprojectsareatthe “decision-making”stage, whileothersrequirefurther cost/benefitanalysis.A soundfinancialplan/budget isrequiredtofundmany oftheseprojects.Tough decisionswillberequired, basedonsounddata,and research.Reasonableand responsibledecision-makingbasedonafinancial plan,withaprojectedlong term,isrequired.Together, wehavethespiritandtalent tosucceedinachievingour goalofahealthy,caring,and inclusivecommunity.
financialsustainability study(notjustanauditof theVillagefinancialstatements).Whilewearea beautifulVillage“Between ForestandSea,”weare alsoaVillage“Betweena MountainofDebtanda SeaofRedInk.”Weneed toexamineeveryexpense, lowerourdebtlevels,and generatemorerevenueso thatfutureinfrastructure needscanbemet.From financialsoundnessthe significantcostsofemergencypreparednesssuch asthefire-fightingwater supply,theneedforanew firehall,andinfrastructure improvements,suchasthe FarrerCoveroad,canbe moreeasilyaddressed.
begunwithvillagecouncil. Asmayor,myfocuswas and,ifelected,willcontinuetobeanopen,respectfulandcollaborative approachtocommunity governance.
What’syourNo.1issue andwhy?
JANETRUZYCKI
Whyareyourunning forpublicoffice?
Ibelievethatweasa villageneedtoaddress someoftheverysignificantchallengesweface. IaminvestedinandpassionateaboutBelcarra;I amwell-educatedwitha fair,sound,inclusiveand balancedapproachto businessandcorporate initiatives.Ifeel,withmy backgroundasaleader inhealthcareandwitha
Theneedtobringfiscalresponsibilitytothe Village.Belcarrahasvery highmunicipaltaxes, significantdebtandfew assets.Ourtaxesonaper capitabasisare40percent higherthanneighbouring jurisdictionswhileonly minimalservicesareprovided.Thisistheresultof incurreddebtthatcontinuestorise.Belcarraranks 157thworstoutof162B.C. municipalitiesforfinances incomparingdebtto assets.Thereisanurgent needforaformalBelcarra
*JAMIEROSS
Age:63
Yearsasavillageresident: 33
Occupation:Retirededucator.cnsultant Mostrecentcivic/volunteerwork:Mayorof Belcarra
Email:jamiebelcarra@ gmail.com
Phone:778-980-2501
Whyareyourunning forpublicoffice?
Iamseekingre-electiontocontinuethework
Mostimportantforthe comingcouncilwillbe assetandinfrastructure maintenanceanddevelopment.Thesearethelifebloodofanycommunity. Theseplanswillbebuilt onoursoundfinancial baseandwiseforward planning.Otherkeyefforts forcouncilwillbeaging inplace,supportofthe SasamatVolunteerFire Department,improved safetyforourroadways andtrails,andcompletion ofimportantprojectsalreadyinprocess.
Whyareyourunningfor publicoffice?
Ihavetheenergyand capacitytoworkonbehalfof ourcommunity.Asamem-
vte smart
topprioritiesforourcommunityanditwouldbe satisfyingtohelptackle them.Theworldischang ingandthechallengesfor municipalitiesareincreas ing.Ibelieveweneedfresh thinkingandenergetic individualstohelpour villageevolveinapositive way.
What’syourNo.1issue andwhy?
MyNo.1issueisthe financialsustainabilityof ourmunicipality.Iclearly sharethiswithmanyof ourresidentsandweneed todetermineapathfor wardoutsideofsimply relyingonpropertytax increases.Atthecurrent rateoftaxincreases,we risktaxingindividualsout ofthecommunityandthat isnotacceptable.
BENSHOOLESTANI
Age:38
Yearsasaresidentofthe village:6
Occupation:Projects RiskSpecialistandCost RiskAnalysisLeadforBC HydroSiteCCleanEnergy Project
Mostrecentvolunteer/ civicwork:Councillor
fortheUniversityof BritishColumbia(UBC) GraduateStudentSociety, CouncillorforUBC StudentSustainability Council,Councillorfor UBCCivilEngineering GraduateStudentSociety, andVolunteerCoordinator forInternational Conferences.
Website:BenforBelcarra.
ca
Email: info@benforbelcarra.ca Phone:604-690-4801
Whyareyourunning forpublicoffice?
Iwillbemyvillagers’ strongestfriend,most reliablepartnerandbest advocateoncouncil.Iwill helpcouncilsuccessfully planandachievemyvillagers’toppriorities:fairnessandequality,transparencyandaccountability,lowertaxesandfees, publicsafetyandwelfare.
Iwillfighttoendtheongoingabuseofpowerand favouritism,suchasremovingcouncilfromport applicationsandlicence renewals.Iwillhelpthe Villageoptimizespending andmanagerisks.Iwill strivetoprovideareliable watersupplysystemfor firefighting,streetlights, sidewalks,garbagepickup, wastewatermanagement system,residentparking, beachanddockaccess.
WhatisyourNo.1 issueandwhy?
“Fairnessand Equality.”FormerMayor BelenkieandCoun.Begg resignedbecausecouncil memberswithconflictof interestsfailedtorecuse themselves.Belenkiesaid theresidentswouldnot launchapublicpetition becausethey“aren’tcomfortableputtingatarget ontheirbackfromthe
councillorswhoremain inpower.”Istrivetoend favouritismandabuseof power,andensureevery voiceisheard.
*LIISAWILDER
Age:64
Yearsasaresidentofthe
village:19+
Occupation:Retiredreal estateparalegal;business owner
Mostrecentcivic/volunteerwork:Fouryears asmunicipalcouncillor; directorandteammember oflocalcommunityrecreationalassociation
Email:liisawilder@shaw.
ca Phone:604-341-0383
Whyareyourunning forpublicoffice?
I‘veenjoyedthechallengethesepastfouryears asafirst-timecouncillor andlookforwardtobeing
LIISAWILDER
abletocontinueourwork andservetheresidentsof ourvillageintheupcomingterm.
Whatisyournumber oneissueandwhy? Didnotanswer
InAnmoreandBelcarra, localeligiblevotersinboth villageswillbechoosinga mayor.
However,onlythosein Belcarrawillbechoosing theirnextcouncil—four seatsfromfivecandidates —asseveralhopefuls withdrewfromAnmore’s race,whichledtotheacclamationoftheremaining candidates.
PollyKrier,Kim TrowbridgeandPaul Weverink,aswellasnewcomerDouglasRichardson, officiallymakeup theAnmorevillagecouncil ofthenextfouryears.
OnSept.9,KerriPalmer Isaakwasalsoacclaimedto herpositionasthevillages’ trusteeonSchoolDistrict 43’s(SD43)boardofeducationafternochallengedher atthe4p.m.nomination deadline.
Therearethreewaysto castyourballotinAnmore andBelcarraduringthe 2022campaignperiod:
MAILBALLOT
•Eligiblevotersmustfill outanonlineapplication formorapplyin-person attheirrespectivecity
hallstoreceiveamail ballot
•Completedmailballots mustbereceivedbythe ChiefElectionOfficerbefore8p.m.onOct.15
•Thelastopportunityto requestamail-inballotis noononOct.15
ADVANCEPOLLS
•TheywereheldonOct.5
VOTINGDAY
•InAnmore,youcancast yourballotbetween8 a.m.and8p.m.atthe gymnasiumatAnmore ElementarySchool(30 ElementaryRd.)
•InBelcarra,youcancast yourbaallotbetween 8a.m.and8p.m.at BelcarraMunicipalHall (30BedwellBayRd.)
AMIELIGIBLE?
Anmoreand
Belcarraresidentslooking tovoteinthe2022municipalelectionhavetomeet certaincriteriatodoso.
Theymust: •BeaCanadiancitizen
•Be18yearsofageorolder onelectionday(Oct.15)
atelybeforethedayyou
WHATDOINEED?
tiontoapollingstationthat
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ANMOREMAYORALCANDIDATESAnmorecouncilacclaimed,butthereisaraceformayor
Occupation:Currentmayor andbusinessowner
Mostrecentcivic/volunteer work:Currentmayorforpast eightyears.Volunteeredasa basketballcoachthroughTri CityYouthBasketball
Email:johnmcewen@shaw.
ca
Phone:604-461-3384
Whyareyourunningfor publicoffice?
ensuringfinancialsustainabilitywhilemakingsure youngfamiliescanbuyin ourcommunityandparticipateinourvolunteersfire deptandelementaryschool.
MARIOPIAMONTE
Age:Notgiven Yearsasavillageresident: 24
*JOHNMCEWEN
Age:57
Yearsasavillageresident: I’veownedpropertyinthe villagesince2001andlived heresince2006.
I’mrunningforpublic officetocontinuethemomentumthevillageison regardingfinancialsustainability,goodgovernance, andensuringacomplete community.
What’syourNo.1issue andwhy?
Thenumberoneissueis
Mostrecentcivic/volunteer work: After20ofservice, Irecentlyretiredfrommy positionassafetyofficerfor theSasamatVolunteerFire Department.Ihavealso servedthecommunityina numberofothercapacities: Anmorecouncillor2008–2011;chairoftheAdvisory PlanningCommission(two terms);chairoftheBoard
ofVariance;andservedon numerousothervolunteer committeesandcommunity groupsovertheyears. Email: mpiamonte@shaw. ca Phone: 604-461-7744
Whyareyourunningfor publicoffice? A
Aswehelplesslywatch wildfires,floods,andunusualweatherdevastate communitiesaroundBC,I believethatdealingwiththe impactsofclimatechange takesoncriticalimportance. Preservingmatureforests andenvironmentallysensitivelandsisaveryimportant firststepforourlittlevillage. Icareaboutthefutureof thisplanetandbelievethat changebeginswitheachof usacceptingresponsibility withinourpersonalsphere ofinfluence.
What’syourNo.1issue andwhy? Councilplannedto
amendtheOCPruraldesignationforthe150-acreIoCo landstoanurbandesignation.Thisareaisoutsideof theMetroVancouverUrban Containmentboundaryand hasmatureforests,environmentallysensitivelands andsteepslopes.Therewas apetitionwith400Anmore residentsignaturesopposed tothedesignationchange. Councildidnotholdalowcostreferendumquestion withtheupcomingmunicipalelectionasrequested. Anmorevillagecouncil hasindicatedthatplans toamendtheOCPwould notbere-visiteduntilthe developerssubmitanew proposal.
AVOICEFOR...
ModeratedevelopmentapprovalsbasedontheCity’sHousing ActionPlan.Partneringwithseniorlevelsofgovernmentfor fundingmoreaffordablehomes.Attractionofnewco-operative andnon-profithousing.
Investmentinourexistingparksforincreaseduseswhile identifyingwaystoacquirenewparkspaceacrossthecity. Advancementonclimateactionsolutionstargetingcarbon neutrality.
Addressingtheneedsofourseniorcitizensthroughadvocating forandbuildingmoreseniorshousinginourcommunity. DevelopmentofanewSeniorsCentre.Continuedprogresson actionstoachieveSenior-FriendlyCitydesignation.
Balancedgrowth,workingwithdevelopers,toensuremaximum returnstoourCity.Innovativeapproachesforfutureuseofthe FireHallandWorksYardsites.DevelopmentofMoodyCentre transit-orientedlandsfocusedonhomes,jobs,andcommunity space.
Supportforbusiness,arts,andculturethroughprioritizationof recommendationsandimplementationofourEconomic DevelopmentMasterPlan,TourismStrategicPlanandtheArts andCultureMasterPlan.
Preservationoftheheritageofourlands.Workingwithlocal Indigenousleadershipandcommunitiestoadvance reconciliationinitiatives.Supportinglocalheritage organizationsinthepreservationofhistoricalstoriesandassets.
DIANA DILWORTH
Diana hasbeen
Alwaystakesacollaborative,hands-onapproachtobringingpositive changewithinthecommunity.
Bringsexperience,knowledgeandcommon-sensetocontributetothe goodgovernanceoftheCity.
Hasastrongrecordofengagingwithresidentsandbusinessownersto bringforwardactionontheirbehalf.
placetolive,workandplay.