Dear Editor:
I want to thank you for your detailed coverage of those running in our local election. With 38 candidates, one cannot get out to see every one of them. It helped to know if they had a vested interest in New Westminster, where they live, and if they are running in another district. In this day and age it is important to know if they are computer literate.
I hope you were very careful with what you wrote about each person. For example, if it appears that a candidate is running because of a personal agenda, I might not vote for them. I might choose someone who is looking at a larger picture of the future of our city. If they seem to be relying on past accomplishments, I might choose someone who is looking forward. If a candidate has no history of being on a city council but wants the top job, I might chose someone with more experience in civic positions. If someone has been in their position for a zillion years, I might prefer to let someone in who has new ideas and has kept pace with the tremendous changes in our society.
The Record is providing a great service to the city. Thank you.
Barbara Hilstad, New Westminster
