A283 - Wednesday, November 16, [| _e CRAIG CLARK Making his second bid for an aldermanic seat. A direc- tor of the North Van Chamber of Commerce. Oc- cupation: property management. Platform: ‘‘Stability and sound reasoning’’ in municipal affairs. Alleviate local traffic problems. Ac- tion on Cassiar bottleneck. Maximize park and recrea- tion facilities. Work on waste disposal solution. Continued public input on community plans. Detailed counail agen- das published well in advance. Quote: ‘‘It is not only in time of recession that fair tax restraint should be popular.’ VERNA SMELOVSKY Incumbent North Van school trustee since 1977, running for a further term. Occupation: real estate saleswoman. Platform: Local autonomy for school board Commun) ty involvement in education Strong haison between schools, school groups and trustees Help for children with special learning needs Importance of experience in time of restraint hice understanding of budgetary Management, accountability and integnity Quote: “The the classroom and a prehensive cducation — for them must take pronmty over other consderations * children in com 1983 - North Shore News ERNIE CRIST Incumbent Distnct alder- man since 1979, now seeking re-election for a third term. Occupation: marine storeman. Platform: No logging on Grouse Mountain. Fair taxa- ton (no exceptions for big in- dustry). Help business com- munity create jobs. Maintain municipal services and recreation facibties. Protect public from chemical Quote: “‘1 will continue to fight for justice and speak out when | believe your in- terests are at stake.”’ rat DOUGLAS VINCENT Making his second bid for a school board seat as representative of North Van Distnat. Occupation: policy director with Vancouver Board of Trade. Ptatform: Has banking, retanl sales and government service background, with 14 years in professional Ofrganizaiion Management Commonsense allocavon of cducation funds Better Parent trustee communica hoa, Parent involvement in education planning and dew sions) oon them children’s Carects Quote: “My prnonty is to continuc to provide youngsters inp North Van couver with the best possibic education at a cost that we can all afford "’ RE-ELECT PETER FAMINOW Running for District alder- man (he lost out in the 1982 mayorah} race to Mayor Marilyn Baker). Former North Van councillor and alderman for seven years. Occupation: lawyer and business man. Ptatform: Broaden the tax base through judicious en- couragement of commerce and industry. A solution to the waste disposal problem. An equitabie residential and business tax formula. Quote: ‘“‘! will work to restore harmony on District counal so that it can serve our community better and more effectively — and | will always be availabie.”’ FRANK WARBURTON North Van school trustee since 1975, running for a fur- ther term as a North Van Mistnet representative. Oc cupahion: enterprise develop ment officer Platform: His eght year record on school board and broad expemence inp many business capacities Maintenance of the level of excellence attained to date by North Van = schools Em phasis on the new demands posed by the technological cta Quote. U‘bducathon for survival is the task for to day's school trustees, parcnts and tcachers 1 beleve North Vancouver has an educational provides opportunity 7 system which for thous DIANA HUTCHINSON THE ISSUES © Arritoleside Waterfront baie ci A bo agrarn re JOAN GADSBY Incumbent District alder- man, running for a_ third term. Occupation: economist. Ptatform: Fiscal respon- sibility and restraint. Equitable taxes as between residential and in- dustnal/commercial proper- ty. Livable land use planning. Community and recreation services at affordable cost. Increased planning input by residents. Short and long term solutions to waste disposal. Efficient public Uransit. Quote: ‘‘The end objective (is that) of making the North Shore a continuing good place to live and raise our children.’’ —— STEPHEN McMINN Making his first bid for a District aldermanic North Van Kiwanis. Junior soccer coach. Occupation: professional engineer. Piatform: Comprehensive planning of Seymour development for 35,000 new North Shore residents. Alter- native waste disposal system at affordable cost. En- couragement of suitable new industry to create jobs and broaden tax base. seal. Quote: ‘‘As a professional engineer, I have been trained to find solutions to problems. I believe I can work effective- ly with other council members to reach community goals.’’ ELECT JOHN BRAITHWAITE ICITY ALDERMAN *27 years of Community service and experience *Thoughttful planning, careful budgeting RESPONSIBLE ¢ COMMITTED ¢ EXPERIENCED BRAITHWAITE, John North Van District Candidates Vacancies to be filled: Three aldermen (one-year terms). Two school trustees (one-year terms). MARGIE GOODMAN Making her first bid for a School Board seat. Active in Numerous community organizations, particularly in the Deep Cove area. Occupa- tion: business woman. Platform: Recognition of restraint and presently limited financial resources. Recognition, at the same time, that the future will soon depend on today’s students. Need for cohesive school board activities and the board’s responsibility to keep parents fully informed about them. Quote: ‘‘The budget can work because it has to work ~— and it’s our responsibility to our children to make it work.’’ qjueness caapehul tushy bry Ure pritotie aid Cocmte h Dre fone ary dee toe he ercde bdemwiteadtzacatocots Cob thee Aeratober tee Doearinrerss tera Pdardtytousers Packager ctrl Coe wilelerrnercsss prcath Covaeber bastard aa Restraint - Priority Planning - Taxpayer Involvement brresssere via toca oil lasted ro Archers ate: coma ten gach tam committed to work with the people of West Vancouver tor the preservation of the unique character ot our community \-\ i FOR ALDERMAN IN WEST VANCOUVER