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Poll results:

What's the most pressing issue for you in the 2022 New Westminster school board election?

136 total votes   Added

Anti-racism, diversity, equity, inclusion and reconciliation 12 votes 8.82%
Climate change/environmental issues 2 votes 1.47%
COVID-19 (masks, vaccination, health and safety protocols, etc.) 31 votes 22.79%
Education funding 8 votes 5.88%
Mental health supports 7 votes 5.15%
Safety (including bullying, policing, sexual harassment, etc.) 28 votes 20.59%
School capacity (including crowding, portables, new schools, land acquisition) 24 votes 17.65%
Staffing levels (including teachers, EAs, custodians, etc.) 15 votes 11.03%
Support for diverse learners (including staff, alternate programs, online learning) 6 votes 4.41%
Transportation (buses, traffic, etc.) 3 votes 2.21%


The New West Record poll is a sampling of public opinion intended solely to allow our readers to express themselves on issues of the day. Its findings may not be representative of the general population of New Westminster or other areas.