DAVID FINLAY Incumbent alderman, now third term. lawyer. Platform: Budget restraint with good planning to ensure no tax increase. No major capital projects presently re- quired. Citizen input on development of Ambleside waterfront and revitalization of Ambleside’ business district. A centrally located Arts Centre, if financially feasible. Taxpayer’s pocket- book always his main concern. Quote: ‘‘I urge all citizens to make their views known to council to help achieve (plan- hing) that the majority of our citizens will enthusiastically support.”’ West Van seeking a Occupation: ae bys: a DAWN SIKULA Incumbent West school elecuon to a second Topped the 1981 poll cupation homemaker Platform: Preservation and promotion of educa tional opportunities despite restraint Rational solutions to conflicting interests based on her knowledge and ex Van trustee, running for term Ov penmence of the system C aretul weighing of priorities within the financial and cconomim framework already set Her demonstrated ability to ‘get the yob done’ Quote: The quality of the classroom CApPCicmec Is TY first Concern 7! City meeting for trustee candidates SC HOOT dhdates in BOARD can North Vancouver Caty will wind up cher cam paign for the November 19 clection ata candidates meeting Fitday. November 1Khooat 7 30 pm at Sto An drew's and St Stephen s Presbytenan (Church 2041 Chesterfield Avenuc North Van Competing for the three Cily vacancies on school board arc incumbent trustecs Roy Dungey, Philip Joe and Margaret Jessup. together with challengers Bruce Mac Parlanc Bill Mi lrown Leone Kivers and bernie Sarsfichd Oomby the City xe hol board -andidates will be par yor peabtrrig oe tbe myeceting DIANA HUTCHINSON Incumbent West Van alderm in, seeking re-election for a third term. Served six years on the parks commission; also as Board of Health chairman and Lions Gate Hospital director. Occupation: legal secretary. Platform: Full public discussion of Ambleside Waterfront Plan. Keep Hollybumm Ridge a wilderness park. Repair deteriorating roads. A ‘‘no frills’’ budget which, nevertheless, will maintain present’ service levels. Quote: ‘*| am committed to work with council and the community to preserve the character and quality of our municipality.*” AN ALDERMAN not runn- ing in the November 19 elec- tion has called on West Van- couver citizens to ‘‘please wake up’’. in a statement to The News Alderman Doreen Blackburn, whose’ term doesn’t expire untul next year, says. “With ao municipality highly treasured and worth Protecting, surely now 1s not the time to fall asleep and have yet another shamefully low voter turnout. Low key campaigns and putting con members COMEDY i Maintained . laacs zs ¢ Ay knowledge of our community's among N Vo City Council As editor for 25 years ofa NV award winning NCW Pa pct Absolutety mo une rtas EXPERIENCE lt ADERSHIP ‘ INTEGRITY RE TOM REID Former mayor of North Van City (eight years up to 1977). Making his third bid for a West Van aldermanic seat. Retired environmental officer. ; Platform: Background totalling 15 years earlier municipal service and 30 years with Trans Mountain Pipe Line Co. Extensive ex- perience of successful negotiation with Squamish Indian Band and of land claim settlements. Urges review of the Ambleside waterfront land acquisition program. Quote: ‘‘Having recently taken early retirement, | now have unlimited time to carry out the duties of an alderman in an efficient manner.’’ Alderman tells tentious items ‘ton the burner’’ results in voter dis- interest. In fact if Mr. Tom Reid had not decided to stand for Alderman, there would have been no election at all. ‘Yet there are important issues which should be ad- dressed. There ts not much tame left before election day, but | urge each and every one of you to take an interest, decide what you think 1s best for West Vancouver and get suraight) answers) from the candidates on the following questions * RESTRAINI Do the WHAT KIND OF CITY DO YOU WANT TO LIVE IN? Rie Hall's depth of needs and problems iu unique during his tive years as alderman, he has always been an activist tor people and a guardian of their His sponsorship of the rcoent freedom of information rights and WHERE RALPH HALL STANDS ON: ‘ (Quality of Late With a growing , Bas scrvnce population we must ensure that a high level of semaal and recreational services Psvopperty OWNEES Bf Now paying as much on mine c ’ ' Am!) baghes tancs han they can bea 8 housing would mean cven higher tonta tes apartment dwe thers upgrading of facshtec: Supports tbe PlLECI HALL, RALPH EDWARD|X | INSERTEO BY RALPH HALL RE ELEC EION COMMITTEE bylaw is yust one cxample lead the fight against propused sever cutback in bo al services » Pousing for peopic committee «harman pushed tor co operative and low ratal publa A 100% voting record agaunst comvertag rental housing into strata tothe carsvchos Kew rcation rec rcalhm (oOnmmittce Oost tion of a punter sports stadium tor the 19KO BH 6 A DECISION MAKER WR Ss SS S GORDON ROWNTREE Incumbent West Van alderman, seeking re-election for a second term. Active community worker for 30 years. Occupation: business executive. Platform: His personal contribution to implementing restraint programs and keep- ing a tight rein on municipal spending in order to hold down taxes. No more major capital expenditures in the immediate future. Public scrutiny of the draft budget before it is finalized. Quote: ‘“With over 30 per cent of our population semor citizens, many on fixed in- comes, our program of fiscal restraint is extremely important.’’ West candidates mean a reduced budget? Zero increase? An increase of between 7.4% to 11.8% over last year’s munic- ipal taxes? “OPEN GOVERN. MENT: does that mean only zoning and personnel matters will be discussed in camera: or does it mean weekly minimum one hour ‘'shirt sleeve’’ sessions in camera at which consensus 1s obtained and decisions made? * AMBLESIDE: should the present driveway through the park be closed and the en large trance made into a Will Cumtinuc to vigorously Whale housing Ascharman of the pacts and lavoes he stcady Sumuncr (eames A29 - Wednesday, November 16, 1983 - North Shore News MARGOT FURK Incumbent West Van school trustee, seeking re- election for a second term. Occupation: Chartered Accountant. Platform: Responsible fiscal management as oppos- ed to ‘‘irresponsible mortgag- ing of future’’. Focus on academic and technological skills. Move money, person- nel from administration back to the classroom. Stress in- dividual and family responsibility. Quote: ‘‘Everybody believes in quality education and many say they recognize the necessity for restraint. However, saying it and doing something about it are two entirely different things. Vacancies to fill: 3 aldermen 2 school trustees BARRY PROMISLOW Making his first bid for a seat on West Van_ schooi board. Extensive background in economics and accountan- cy. Occupation: lawyer. Platform: describes himself as a pragmatist. Uultze diminished funding and resources in the way least likely to jeopardize educa- tional quality. Cultivate greater administrative effi- ciency. But where provincial formula funding is inade- quate, be prepared to challenge it. Quote: ‘‘Our current school situation demands trustees dedicated to educa- tion, at the same time able to manage and improve a system in restraint. an to wake up parking lot? © WATERFRONT: should more properties be purchased by the municipality and should the expropriation-if- necessary clause be retained? *® ROAD WORK: $i millon, = or budgeted? should less, be * POLICE: number increased? ‘The above are just a few of the many issues. There may be others which are more important to some of you. If so, please raise them ."’ should the of officers be for Alderman N.V. DISTRICT ALDERMAN MCMINN STEPHEN | x |