NVD municipal elections

[Bean]

November 19th is municipal election day in BC and our best chance to have our views not only heard but reflected in the make up of North Van District Council.

If you live or own property in the District now is the time to start giving some thought to how your vote can be used to protect trail access on Fromme and Seymour. This will likely be a make it or break it election for local trail access and will significantly shape the future of The Shore.

Municipal elections aren't the sexiest things, but they can have a huge effect on your local community and in the case of NVD in our continued enjoyment of the trails. Over the course of the coming month there will be All Candidates Meetings and the like during which you will be able to hear the views of the various candidates and ask them questions about what concerns you. I urge you to consider spending a few hours to attend at least one of these to educate yourself on what candidates best reflect your views so that you can make an informed vote on November 19th.

Keep the trails open!

- Bean

[TheGiggler]

there was also talk of inviting candidates to the NSMBA AGM.

seeing as in most all-candidates meetings questions pertaining to MTB and Alpine Study (ARSS) are quite few and far between, this provides much more chance to hear the candidates opinions and solutions in these areas. at most all-candidates you must win a drawing to have your question asked ...

here's the info ...


NSMBA AGM - Tuesday Oct. 25 2005
Jaycee House
1251 Lillooet Rd (past Capilano College)
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Everyone Welcome!

[Big Dipper]

there was also talk of inviting candidates to the NSMBA AGM.


I don't think this is on the agenda - you'd have to confirm with Sharon. I wouldn't be surprised to see a few candidates show up regardless.

[cam@nsmb.com]

http://www.waltonformayor.ca/

[Bean]

http://www.waltonformayor.ca/
Actually, Rick Walton's site is what prompted my original post.

I see he has a picture of himself mountain biking on the site and makes mention of being a mountain biker at least one other time. From the couple council meetings I went to he seems to be about as biker friendly as the current council gets. I'm not too sure about any of the other candidates, unless of course Ernie is running again :-p.

- Bean

[dirty deeds]

not only is Richard Walton the best candidate from a purely mtb aspect; he'd get my vote even if there were no issues on Fromme etc. He's the most down to earth, non-politician running for sure.

[XXX_er]

he kayaks and runs too... someone I can identify with , certainly someone to consider throwing yer weight behind and the outdoor peeps of the north shore DO have clout

ps :looks like he is on a rocky mtn ... but I ain't gona hold that against him