Archive for November 2011

The fact that confusion abounds around the Stave Lake Water Referendum continues to support my reasons for deciding to vote “No”. To reiterate, a “Yes” vote must mean specific approval of the Referendum question and its essential elements (in effect, “yes” to all 10 of the questions expressly or impliedly contained in the 185 word…

“Having served as an elected official I know firsthand what it takes to succeed in local government. I’m delighted that Henry is running for Council, and pleased to give him my unqualified endorsement. I have had the pleasure of serving with Henry on both the Abbotsford Police Board and the Abbotsford Airport Authority. Not only…

I recently received an e-mail from a member of City Council questioning my decision to vote “No” with respect to the Stave Lake Water Referendum. My response was as set out below [where necessary the questioning comments of the City Councillor are highlighted in bold and placed in square brackets]: Thank you for your email,…

The campaign is now in full swing and the days are a blur, filled with all sorts of activities. Since this is my first campaign for public office, I have learned a lot. All in all, it has been a lot of work with the wonderful payoffs that I have had the opportunity to meet…

The following comment was received from Greg in reply to yesterday’s Stave Lake Water Project – Media Release post. Greg writes, “My recent first hand experience with BC P3s convinces me that they are not magic bullets for solving govt budget problems. Corporations have an obligation to contracts and finances. Governments have a fiduciary duty…