[NEWS] New West mayoral candidate aims for a million

Mayoral candidate Jonathan X. Coterecently kicked off a door-knocking campaign that aims to reach one million steps.

Cote, a three-term city councillor who is running for mayor in 2014, will be wearing a pedometer and keeping track of all the steps he takes in his bid to be the city’s next mayor.

“I might wear out a few pairs of shoes over the next few months, but I strongly believe talking to people face-to-face is the best way for our campaign to connect with the residents of New Westminster,” he said in a press release.

Cote said he’s excited about getting out on the doorsteps and talking to residents in all of the city’s neighbourhoods.

Profiling candidates

Biographies of candidates will be posted on the City of New Westminster’s website as part of the 2014 civic election.

In an attempt to encourage higher voter turnout, the city will include short biographies of candidates and a summary of the roles of councillors and school trustees on the website.

“Staff’s research indicates that many Lower Mainland municipalities are intending to post candidate profiles on their election websites,” states a staff report to council. “The purpose of the candidate profiles is to provide the public with a central and easily found resource about the candidates in the election.”

According to the staff report, participation is voluntary.

“The chief election officer is not responsible for verifying or investigating the accuracy of information, but may deem material frivolous or unsuitable for publication if necessary,” stated the Aug. 25 report.

New Westminster residents will be electing one mayor, six councillors and seven school trustees in the Nov. 15 election.

Election workers needed in the city

Interested in taking part in the election, but not inclined to run?

The City of New Westminster is accepting applications for officials who will work at the Nov. 15 civic election. For application details, visit the city’s website at www.new
westcity.ca and check out the Election page.

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