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Abbotsford is a great a city and, during the past 6 weeks, I have had the privilege and pleasure of meeting some ofthe great people that make up our diverse city; men and women who are making a difference in our community. Thank you to the thousands who visited my website, e-mailed, telephoned, stopped me…

A chicken coop was a modest beginning for my life in Abbotsford, but I am filled with gratitude for the opportunities this great city has provided. It is a city that has given me much, and a community I want to serve; to give back to out of appreciation. My mother and father were refugees…

“My experience with Henry Braun is that he is a man of integrity, that he weighs issues carefully before making decisions, and is very committed to serving his community. In my view those attributes would also make him an excellent Councillor”. Mike Shardow President and Chief Executive Officer Canada Place Corporation  

I feel compelled to respond to more of the “water issues” in this blog for two reasons; Councilor Loewen has engaged me directly with questions that the public needs to see. The City has taken out a full page ad regarding a ‘water issue’ that occurred 30 years ago. The ad would have us believe…

“I had the pleasure of getting to know Henry twenty years ago and later working as the Controller of Pacific Northern Rail Contractors Inc. under Henry’s direction from 1999-2003. From my experience, Henry demonstrated a common sense approach to business and provided a high level of leadership necessary during a critical time of our business.…

Having spent 40 years in business, 20 of which I served as President and C.E.O. of Pacific Northern Rail Contractors Corp., now known as PNR Railworks, I learned some difficult lessons. One of the tough lessons I learned early in my career was to ensure that the people who directly reported to me would give…

Fear makes the wolf bigger than he is”. An old German proverb says it all. Facts, not fear,is the basis upon which to make wise decisions. Leadership that promotes fear as a basis for decision is not leadership at all. I have openly offered to some key City management and Councilors that if someone can…

“Not much missing when you mention Henry Braun’s name in Abbotsford.Over time Henry has donated his time and expertise to the Abbotsford Economic Development Commission, the Abbotsford Police Board and the Abbotsford Airport Authority. The extended Braun family made a significant contribution to the Abbotsford Regional Hospital Cancer Centre, in memory of their father who…

A question I have been asked on numerous occasions is, “If we vote “No” on the Stave Lake referendum, then what?” This is a good question. Let me answer it directly. The voters of Abbotsford, and all candidates for City Council, except the incumbents, have not been given all the facts. We have been left…

The City appears to be disturbed by the simple facts referred to in my blog post last Thursday entitled Braun Reveals Actual Peak Water Use Down 33%. It troubles me that the City felt the need to spend $200,000 in order to hire outside marketing consultants to convince us to vote “yes”. Why? Should not…