————- —__- MAIL BO Voters shou Dear Editor: Your reader Betty Kies has taken mee to task sce Now. 5 News?) because ata reve Ml-candidates meeting fo sug gested that if the women of Switverland really wanted vot ing rights badly enough. they would have fought harder before they finally won in 197). Mrs. Rros’s apset appar: ently arose ii connection with our awn citizen initiated-ref ot with From page FT gouged more from you than they know what to do with, Witness the Liberal gov- ernment’s recent tay relief bull-headedness, Rather that return any of the surplus billions now accu- mulating in the federal trea- sury as Canadians from coast to coast are demanding, the Liberals are planning how best to throw it away on more social spending and vote-buy- ing schemes nobody I know asked for. Voters need to rake note of such arrogance and disregard .. for the wishes of the people and keep it on file for election time. They also need to take note of such misguided action on the fecal front as North Vancouver City councillor Darrell Mussatto and his recent push to restrict free speech by placing all local public facilities off-limits co anyone city fathers deem to have che wrong opinions. Municipal government is street-level democracy. Its responsibilities reside in the bread and butter issues that have a direct impact on your everyday life: police and fire, garbage collection, street repair, water mains, business licences, housing develop- ments, etc. Not sexy perhaps, but real- time issues, The hard vards gained on the political grid iron. They deserve your atten- tion. As chronicled in the three previous Ripping Yarns, for the first time in decades cach North Shore municipality has a competitive mayoral horse is abso quite well by ar, thank sou CUdizer initiated: referent daa gives the public the final shen politicians niake Wunders such as) the North Van District, Heritaze Fund thasce, To believe than af people want something bay ty cough wl fight for it be This is Is crenda tdireet democrta: youst dui othe present mumipal clestion Citwen mitted referenda fas been im sth vogue i Switveriind tor hun dreds af vears. Surtverkind has No national debt oand fas a standard of ficing much high- er than Canada’s. Phat at least is what the UN says, Bat Switzerlaad is by no means direct’ democracy’ only showease. It also exists Saskatchewan, Rossland, B.C. thes Switverland or C ‘anada the women of Canada, who make up more than 50" of all anorher way ef saying that if naan anaesand id direct democracy the cherble roully sented canvorsab child care tor matance, thes work) surch unite to Bet, T firmly believe this just as Po obehese thar i Canadians really wanted an elected Senate thoy would fight bard- er te get it. Bur PE dant see it happening, What [de sce is mostly a big: sawn at. this absurd and feudal curiosity. Ernie Crist North Vancouver voters, the ineffective and inept the hard of hearing, the incl fective and the inept and help seleet the best local govern- ment and school board per- sonnel available. Don’t leave the job to someone else. race and good races for coun- cil and schoo! board positions. The candidates are doing their part. Do yours, Next Sarurday heave out Rarbare Perrault City of North Vancouver Council ‘Web site: YourPolitician:com The North Shore’s envi- able quality of life won't take care of itself — menshawidirect.ca discount CARPET EL CLEANING & RESTORATION e Upholstery, stains * Molds, mildew, odor * Flood/water damage 24 he emergency Tegine restechans apply Residential & Cummercial 984-7575 City Hall needs a breath of fresh air. Vote for a strong independent voice as Mayor. Vote Rod Clark tor city Mayor Web hitp://go.to/RodClark Tel: 986-5581 Dalia Gcitlieb Tanaka ‘NORTH-VAN DISTRICT COUNCIL “As Mayor of West Vancouver I will 1. Provide the leadership to unify Council into an effective, decision making team. Negotiate aggressively with senior levels of government on issues impacting ovr community. Fight to stop BC F ‘erties’ further expansion in Horseshoe Bay and the resulting traffic preblems created throughout’ ‘West Vancouver. Promote the upgrading of - recreational facilities and additional facilities for youth and seniors On November 20th vate for Councillor Ron Woed as Mayor of West Vancouver. WOOD, Ron GasGepa@]] For more information visit our website: wood4mayor.com. Or contact Ron Wood at 926-4153 or email; into®wood4mayor.com. Even better, drop into the campaign office at 1375 Marine Drive.