cam © aren) Oy ‘licandidates [| ~—SNNoRTH Vancouver’ REPORT CARDS . compete for . Mellowed and matured since first elected. Less inclined Experience means that her position on many issues is to foot-in-mouth syndrome but still capable of providing Joan taken relative to the potential number of election votes. if . e e : ‘4 the odd pithy comment. Global issues like ecology ‘ ne i i "5 i SIX p OSsitions : receive short shrift. Provides some right-of-centre bal- Gadsby Too many speeches 0 Mn UAC. who gor the fies use of the ance on council. Would be a higher grade with greater municipal solicitor to argue a tax claim, who always effort. School trustee candidate. Expenses: 1992, $2,797; votes for the highest wage increase proposed and who 1993 (to August), $2,421. ‘ tequests more lunch/banquets than any other councillor. Expenses: 1992, $3,318; 1993 (to August), $1,592. OF THE three municipal council races under way on - the North Shore, the mayoral- Volatile and unpredictable with a tendency to shoot from ty and council seats in North the lip. But a wily adversary. Mr. Media Award for best ees use of the press this term. A full-time councillor in what vancouver District ‘tested. to is meant to be a part-time job. Loves a fight and will the most hotly contested. — often pick one but has supported parks identification Janice : ” i Contributing writer Martin even though a Pau! Turner initiative. CUPE endorsed. heart. Talks ecology and rides the bus. Lone opposition Millerchip regularly reports : Expenses: 1992, $2,583; 1993 (to August) $597. Harris to Northlands but has never backed away from the pow- the news from North eri and aggressive gor ware popby Take Cuthbe .t as, ! . : . - stat ttcan ces really does the homework. Would be an A if she was able -Vancouver District Council. Despite meticulous preparation and a keen intelligence, : to separate her thoughts from her feelings when speaking. . . is s a political lightweight by most other council- ope ayant -Millerchip cuts through the Fee ee P Would make her a more efiective politician. CUPE lors. Yet to speak forcefully, even on environmental endorsed. Expenses: 1992, $713; 1993 (to August), $340. thetoric. and grandstanding to issues close to his heart. Often strives for compromise offer the following opinion on but the effect is beige wallpaper. Might be better advised ‘the individual performances of ‘ to carve out his own territory. Ought to be a B+. the incumbents. “Expenses: 1992, $2,445; 1993 (to August), $1,877. Most effective public speaker on council. Natural politi- _ Read ‘the biographical ae : “ » information on this page to get fase much of un ‘ction plan ‘tom his potter crew, Turner cian with one eye always on the prize. Set himself a tim- “to know a bit more about the Dykeman Works best with time to reflect on the issues. Bumbles ited number of goa IS Cea. site ‘hen. ’ Park identification) » candidates who are competing : worst in the heat of debate. Given the abuse heaped on with his skills. Expenses: 1992, $2,839; 1993 (to for a seat on council. : his head has shown Site malice. Has the common touch. August), $2 539. P Tae ey BaD, ‘ : : Should be a C-, but he's just too. nice. CUPE endorsed. BUSI): 22,927. Expenses: 1992, $2,557; 1993 (to Aug.), $1,592. The honestest (sic) politician in town. Votes with her i Paul : Graduate of the Save Lynn Canyon Park movement. Biographies compiled by Surj Rattan [NORTH | | VANCOUVER | DISTRICT | COUNCIL | CANDIDATES - 27. ° sat aa ; z' w = —— =, |. . Joan Gadsb Sally Gibson - g. 53 Communications officer, | Businessperson and North | Human resources operations North Vancouver District | Vancouver District councillor } manager councillor ‘ tire RR TD, : he U8 - | North Vancouver North Vancouver North Vancouver _ |. ALISTAIUS Eee Legally separated ’ Current chairman of NV.f} Have been a member of all | Incumbent councillor, incum- | NV District councillor for 13 District 44 Schoo! Board; | council committees. Currently | bent North Vancouver District ] years, member of the North seven-year scncol trustee, six- | a member of the police jiaison | recreation commissioner. | Shore Health Reform year term as former North | committec. . Member of Dorothy Lynas | Planning Committee, member Vancouver District mayor; six . school parent council. of Economic’ Twinning -year former member of North : Committee, member of Joint - Vancouver District Council. Police Liaison Committee. To help restore responsible, | We need to regain our inde- | Preserve the character of | Continued fiscal responsibility | The advocation of communi- business-like attitude on coun- | pendence from the Greater | existing neighborhoods and | and restraint; hold the line on } ty association as an enhance- cil based on issues, not per- f Vancouver Regional District. { strengthen their livability, | taxes, controlled growth, envi- | ment to municipal govern- sonalitics: Improved commu- | The GVRD is pressuring us to | identity and involvement. | ronmental protection; innova- | ment. | think I can offer a nication input on major deci- | accept a greater share of the | Implement local regulations to | tive and strong Ieadership, | small business perspective to sions, preserve North Shore | population. | will continue to { control size of infill housing. streamlined operations, —~ municipal council. character, cffective policing.” fight for rapid transit. Rar) taza Pam Goldsmith-Jones Pat Munroe Mitchell Rabiner Joha Surrid: Albert Weisstock Dal Homemaker Sales and marketing. Student Director of Vancouver Pre-trial | Engineer und business owner . Centre North Vancouver North Vancouver North Vancouver North Vancouver North Vancouver Married Single Executive member of the | President of Edgemont } Former president of North | N/A Member of North Vancouver Upper Lonsdale Parent {| Community Association. { Shore Young Economists, District Neighborhood Task Force, member of the Mount Seymour Lions Club, member of the Deep Cove Community Association, past candidate for NV District Council. ‘4 Director of Capilano Community Services, mem- i ober of Council of Parent | Participation Preschool, mem- | Community representative to Participation Pre-School. | ber of Save Maplewood Flats | B.C. Parole Board. On task Member of Edgemont | Committee, member of North | force for housing issues for Community Association. Vancouver District Library | North Vancouver District. Board. -Fiscal responsibility through | J want to make sure our envi- | Address issues of security and | I hope to cut crime in North | I'd like to contribute to a Represent and be account- incentive-driven govetn- | ronment initiatives achieve the | safety. Support to pro-active | Vancouver by working with | council that is fiscally respon- able to District of North ment. Social responsibility | goals they have set out. involvement of community, youth. I'd like to alleviate the | sible, a council that is able to Vancouver residents. Initiate through strengthened com- Achieving environment con- residents and ratepayers asso- traffic problem and press for a | achieve a balance between | a system of neighborhood munity associations. and trols that we hope to pul on | ciations. Encourage positive Westview Interchang¢. The | development and preservation councils, Initiate an electron- ‘partnership with schools, the political agenda. To be fis- | youth activities and involve- present council bickers over { of our neighborhoods. ic telephone referendum sys- f recreation and busin cally prudent. . ment. ___| issues. tem.