With September just around the corener, election action will soon kick into high gear. New Westminster will residents will have a few chances to check out local candidates in action come fall.
Here are some of the dates to keep in mind:
* Tuesday, Oct 2: Glenbrooke North and Moody Park residents’ associations are joining forces to host a joint mayoral and council all-candidates meeting at 7 p.m. the New Westminster Evangelical Free Church, just across the border at 7895 Canada Way, Burnaby (corner of Canada Way and 10th Avenue.)
* Wednesday, Oct. 3: The New Westminster Chamber of Commerce is holding an all-candidates meeting for school board, city council and mayor from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Justice Institute theatre. It will focus on issues affecting the business community. Register at www.newwestchamber.com/events.
* Friday, Oct. 5: PopLuck New West, with help from Yes in New West, is holding an Eat and Greet with the mayor and council candidates from 7 to 9 p.m. at River Market. Attendees are invited to bring some food to share, hear 30-second speeches from the candidates and chat about the issue of housing. More details on the Yes In New West Facebook page. RSVP fore this free event at Eventbrite.com (search for eat and greet with the mayor and council candidates.)
