#elxnnw Archive

Some new faces – and some veterans – are entering the political fray. As Friday’s deadline for filing nomination papers nears, the city’s election office is busy accepting paperwork from mayor, councillor and school trustee candidates.

A community volunteer who’s worked with KidSport, the Rotary youth program and New West Pride is running for a seat on the New Westminster school board.

An École Glenbrook Middle School father is latest candidate to announce his run for school board.

Coun. Chuck Puchmayr is seeking a fifth term on New Westminster City Council. Puchmayr served as a city councillor from 1996 to 2005, before serving as New Westminster’s MLA from 2005 to 2009. In 2011, the won a fourth term on city council.

A veteran politico is hoping to return to council chambers after November’s civic election and bring “a little more balance” to the table.

Barbara Hilstad’s life experiences have helped shape her views on the importance of voting. When civic elections roll around, Hilstad is often seen at all-candidates meetings jotting down notes about candidates’ views on issues.

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An École Glenbrook Middle School parent announced her candidacy for school board today.

Election in brief

A new candidate has emerged and is announcing his run for a seat on the New Westminster school board.