Dear Editor:
I read the comments from the leader of the Green Party on his recent visit to New Westminster with interest. As a newcomer to New West, I don’t believe he could be more wrong about our MLA Judy Darcy and about the people living in our community.
Having moved here 18 months ago, my husband and I have been very impressed by Judy’s commitment to the people of New Westminster. Whenever we attended a public event, Judy was there. When the people on Richmond Street were about to lose their transit service, Judy was there to help them keep that vital service; as the cost of housing has increased, Judy has gone to bat for people and helped establish a rental bank; when neo-Nazi posters appeared on a local church, Judy organized a rally where close to 200 residents came out to express their solidarity. A great track record for an MLA, and I’m sure these aren’t all of her accomplishments. And this is why people vote for her.
The citizens of New West are welcoming, compassionate and caring. There is a strong sense of community; people care about the environment; they care about each other; and they are thoughtful about the decisions they make. They are not apathetic as the leader of the Green party suggests.
And it is these same heads and hearts that will go to the polls in May as will I. And Judy Darcy has earned my vote.
Dr. Wendy Johnson, New Westminster
