Mayoral candidate Jonathan Cote has the backing of two political forces in New Westminster in his bid for the mayor's seat.
Coun. Bill Harper, a nine-year veteran on city council, and board of education chair Jonina Campbell will be the co-chairs for his campaign to lead the city.
"I think Jonathan is going to make a great mayor," Campbell told The Record. "I think he has the experience of being on city council, but he also brings new ideas and a lot of strong ideas around policy and moving the city forward. I think he's the way forward for New Westminster."
The Cote campaign co-chairs will serve as ambassadors, advise the campaign on key issues, and help engage voters all across New Westminster to support Cote's mayoral run, according to a media release.
"I am delighted to have such talented individuals stepping up to take a leadership role in my mayoral campaign. I believe Jonina and Bill's varied backgrounds and experience will prove to be invaluable for the team," Cote said in the release.
"Jonathan has been a leader in changing New Westminster into a thriving urban community," Harper said in the release. "He understands how cities work and cares deeply about New Westminster. I am looking forward to working on his team."
The next municipal election will be held on Nov. 15. The term for city councillors and school trustees runs for four years. Campbell confirmed that she will seek re-election to the school board this fall.
