Bylaws and Water

I received a request for clarification from a local home owner, and thought I would share my answers here on my blog. 1) curious what you mean by update by-laws – does this concern the recent upset by local by-laws personnel and interpretation of current bylaws?...

Cycling Coalition Questions

Questions from Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Chapter,  Vancouver Area Cycling Coalition 1. What modes of transportation do you normally use within your community and within Metro Vancouver? I drive my car, ride my bike and walk in my community. If I go into Vancouver I...

Albion: Worth The Weight

It is safe to say that during the election my activities increase to the point I am guaranteed at least a five pound weight loss, due to the amount of meals I forego to get out the door and onto the campaign trail. If you think this is not a good thing, it simply...

Pays to Slow Down

Sometimes I’m a little too organized for my own good. Having done a number of elections and knowing how much the pace picks up as the official election start date of October 24th gets closer—yes all you keeners the election hasn’t started yet—I knew I should get my...

Best View By Walking

My walking partner, Ruby, and I headed out on what may have been one of the last beautiful summer weather days—on officially the 3rd day of autumn. Only in BC can you chance keeping your shorts and t-shirts close at hand up to and beyond Thanksgiving. Now I know this...

Technology and Translink

While I am not new to politics, 9 years on the Board of Education and just coming to the end of my first term on council, I am new to the technology that has become essential tools of the trade, such as this blog. I have to admit up front that I was somewhat reluctant...