DERRICK HUMPHREYS Incumbent Mayor since 1978. Re-elected by ac- a third term. Former West Van and North Van alderman. Background: management and mining engineering. Platform: His four-year record of. achievement. Maintain West Van as “a place of excellence” Continued storm drainage. Revitalization of Ambleside. Extension of seawalk. More seniors’ housing. Community Arts Centre. Maintain present. service levels. Use government “job programs to sustain marine views. Keep taxes lower than in most municipalities for com- ‘parative property values. ,Quote:.“Alk:but two of my ‘1978 pledges -- the removal of school taxes from ‘property and the Lions Gate ‘Bridge-Upper Levels link — have been honored. I shall continue to press Victoria hard on those two.” parcels It's that time of year again when the parcel volume at Canada Post increases as people send Christmas gifts to relatives and friends. A surprising thing, Canada Post reports, is that people will pay for expensive gifts and then will scrimp on preparing the’ gift for mailing. Canada Post advises that all parcels should be securely packaged, with every possible assurance for safe transmission. Don't, Canada Post says, spend hundreds of dollars on a gift and then five cents on its wrapping. a en a Nm intend. LYNA SCHOOL TRUSTEES BERT FLEMING “Well = known group activist ratepayers and com- er; making “his” ~ years first bid for mayor. Un- successful 1981 aldermanic candidate. Occupation: business man in West Van for 37 years. Platform: Keeping “the democratic process alive” by challenging incumbents. Relief of the tax burden on homeowners. Control of school costs during declining enrolment. More facilities for young families. Im- proved flood control measures. His community service recotd -- including Central Ratepayers Association, Combined Ratepayers, YMCA, Am- bleside Business Association and Chamber of Commerce. Quote: “I'm not a politician, I'm not supported by. any particular group and I don't to offer empty promises.” KEN NAYLOR Former West Van municipal employee with 27 ~ staff--ser= vice, making his first bid for civic office. Until recently, active unionist and former president of the West Van Municipal Employees Association. Occupation: business. man. Platform: Preserve property owners’ rights. Curtail bureaucratic intervention. Solve problems ‘‘by négotiation, not con- frontation”. Revitalize Ambleside and Dundarave. Generate revenue . from sources other than property taxes. Continuation of pay- as-you-go concept. Pressure Victoria for additional funds for Lions Gate Hospital. Quote: “I will give firm, strong leadership to council and municipal staff, with responsible money management and a redirection of priorities.” - VOTE - SMELOVSKY, x] for District Alderman PROVEN LEADERSHIP, DEPENDABILITY Over 5 Years Experience E-ELECT KILIAN se ee MARILYN BAKER Making her first bid for mayor. Retiring three-term District alderman, topping the aldermanic poll each time. Executive experience on regional government bodies and numerous community organizations. Occupation: manager. Platform: A variable mill rate for taxes. Provincial government commitment on funds for Seymour crossing. Attract businesses ap- propriate to the community. Alternatives --to—-tandfrit -- garbage disposal. Long term priorities for recreation expenditures. Quote: “Administrative and leadership ability are two qualities required by an effective mayor. I believe my record shows that I have those capabilities, plus experience and initiative.” Al7 - Wednesday, November 17, 1982 - North Shore News NORTH VANCOUVER DISTRICT PETER FAMINOW Making his second run for District mayor. Earlier North Van councillor and alderman for seven years. Occupation: lawyer and business man. Platform: Broaden the tax base through judicious encouragement of com- merce and industry. A solution to the garbage problem. An_ equitable residential and business tax formula. “Constructive cooperation” with school board, hospital board, rec commission’ and- North Van City. Strong support for the disarmament referendum -- “it is related to the survival of the human race on this platform.” Quote: “I will work to restore harmony on District council so that it can serve our community better and more effectively — and I will always be available to residents.” TERR Y GRIMWOOD Former two-term alderman in North Van City, seeking civic office for the first tme in District. Oc- cupation: business man. Platform: Ensure services to elderly, shut-ins and han- dicapped. Review revenue sources. Improve productivity and efficiency. Phase out the garbage dump. No highway through the watershed. Equitable tax- sharing between - homeowners-and-_businesses. A master plan for parks and recreation. Adopt a com- munity plan. Keep District a low density residential area. Protect single family neighborhoods. A mix of housing for all ages. Attract corporations to the, North Shore. Quote: “Times are tough and we must work with what we have.” DAN CARLSEN Newcomer making his first attempt at civic office. Lifelong North Van resident. Occupation: truck driver. Platform: Improved recreational facilities. Solve the waste disposal problem by recycling, if financially viable. Fimancial respon- sibility by council. A zero RE-ELECT MARY SEGAL ALDERMAN tax increase for 1983. Every effort to ensure safe production and handling of hazardous materials (but wholesale dismantling of existing industries is im- practicable). Quote: “For a new ap- proach... a new beginning... I ask the District voters for their wholehearted support.” ~Z NORTH VANCOUVER DISTRICT COUNCIL