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John an Marge Ashdown are both seeking seats on New Westminster city council

Party: Independent Profession: Civic Administrator (Retired), Commissioner – WLA Political experience (Ie.

Voters will have one less name to consider when they head to the polls on Nov. 15. “We had one candidate drop out,” said Isabell Hadford, the city’s chief election officer. “For council it was Heather Boersma.

Party: N/A Profession: Trustee, Board of Education; teacher Political experience (Ie.: how long have you been in office?): I was elected to the New Westminster School Board in 2011, and elected Board Chair in 2013.

Party: Independent Profession: Teacher/Administrator Political experience (Ie.: how long have you been in office?): First time running. Why are you running? We need a new vision. The voice of the community needs to be heard.

Party: N/A Profession: Director, Grants & Community Initiatives, Vancouver Foundation Political experience (Ie.

Party: Independent Profession: Retired chemist Political experience: Former school trustee on Vancouver Island Why are you running? I'm concerned about local businesses, pollution, traffic and education.

Party: Independent candidate Profession: Self-employed Political experience: Approximately 18 years as an Alderman and Councillor Why are you running? I want to use my experience and abilities to help people and groups to build our community assets f

Party: Independent Profession: Retired Political experience: Seeking my 5th term on council/former MLA Why are you running: I have a passion for my city and want to see it continue to progress.

Party: Independent Profession: Business Owner Political experience (I.e.: how long have you been in office?): I have not been elected to office yet, but have plenty of political experience working as a citizen advocate.