* PATRICK BRUSKIEWICH Personal: An engineering physicist, Bruskiewich, 27, has lived in the district for 11 years. The former naval reserve officer is involved in the North Vancouver Chamber of Commerce, the local branch of the United Nations Association, the Lions Gate Hospital Society, the United Way and the Red Cross. Issues: Wants a long-term com- mitment to environmental protec- tion at all stages of community planning, better planned and managed growth for sound economic development, better community programs and good government. Favors amalgamating North Vancouver City and District. Comments: Feels district council must listen to concerns of every neighborhood and work to protect their integrity and character. Committed to improved social programs and services, which are a key to growth as a community. © RICHARD BUCHOLS Personal: A 34-year North Shore resident, aldermanic candidate Buchols, 39, is a member of the advisory planning commission, the housing issues task force, centen- nial scholarship committee and the chamber of commerce. A CGA and controller for a distribution © company, he is married with two sons. Issues: Wants control of develop- ment with respect to over-den- sification of residential areas, preservation. of the single-family residential character of the district and control of dangerous goods production, storage and transpor- tation. Comments: If the nature and den- sity of development is not con- trolled, the district may become a ‘*paved paradise.’’ Concerned that some Officials may have lost sight of the qualities that attracted resi- dents to the North Shore. SSE 7 © CRAIG CLARK Personal: A district resident since 1971, incumbent Clark, 43, is mar- tied with two children. Working in property marketing and manage- ment, he has been active on various district committees, is past president of the local chamber of commerce and is involved with the Rotary Club and_ Enterprise Development Centre. Issues: Wants careful analysis of official community plan to protect quiet neighborhoods, to improve service of public transit and roads, equitable property assessments, a balanced approach to the com- munity’s financial needs and ac- celerated recreation facilities for the Seymour area. Comments: The complex issues facing residents can only be solved through open communication. To improve and preserve the quality of life in North Vancouver District we must work together. 17 - Sunday, November 13, 1988 - North Shore News ¢ DALLAS COLLIS Personal: Thirty-year-old Collis has lived on the North Shore for a year, and has experience as a small business owner and manager and as a member of the Edgemont Village Merchants Association. Single, he has been a youth group leader and is on the Capilano Community Services Youth Advi- sory Board. Issues: Wants community-based economic development, en- vironmental protection and enhancement, affordable housing, guidance, support and encourage- ment for our youth and seniors, and political responsibility. Comments: His vision for the community is a place to live and work, care for and share with one another, meet to discuss common concerns, encourage participation in decision-making and co-opera- tion, as well as a place to find se- curity, friendship and prosperity. “ *° ERNIE CRIST Personal: A district alderman for the past eight years, 20-year North Shore resident and incumbent Crist, 60, has been active on such committees as traffic, safety, hous- ing, library, police liaison, board of health. Married, Crist has serv- ed on the North Vancouver Recre- ation Commission and the chamber of commerce. Issues: Wants preservation: of the district’s low-density residential character, preservation of North Shore mountains for future recre- ation. Will press for a waste mManagement/recycling program, enhanced Pacific Rim business opportunities through twinning of cities, improved transportation and housing opportunities. Comments: Will continue to work for equitable tax distribution for homeowners and to ensure that district land sales revenues are used for community benefit in the areas of recreation, community centres ¢ MURRAY DYKEMAN Personal: A district alderman since 1982, Dykeman, 56, has lived in North Vancouver for 48 years and is married with three grown children. The pharmacy owner- manager has been president of the North Vancouver Business Association, chairman of the Rec- reation Commission and chairman of the North Shore Union Board of Health. Issues: Will work toward commer- cial and recreational development of Seymour area, reduced traffic congestion with effective transit and highway overpass, and coor- dination/consolidation of health services through inter-municipal co-operation. Wants more com- munity association involvement in decision-making. Comments: Government must be responsive to people’s wishes — his prime purpose will be to listen to public concerns and suggestions then act in a responsible and posi- tive manner, applying management and administrative experience. * JOAN GADSBY Personal: An alderman for eight years, 25-year district resident and incumbent Gadsby, 48, is married with two daughters. An economist and marketing analyst, she has served on a host of committees in- cluding two district planning bodies, the North Skore Union Board of Health, the Family Court Committee and the chamber of commerce. Issues: Priorities include holding the budget and minimizing taxes, logical and livable land-use plann- ing, effective transit, government co-operation and consultation on aH three levels of government and a government representing civic progress and stability. Wants park, recreation and other services to meet residents’ needs. Comments: Dedicated and deter- mined to further effective, efficient management and adminstration of district *unds. Wants public to be informed on all the proposals and policies affecting current and future growth of the community. ¢ BILL RODGERS Personal: Married with a young daughter, incumbent Rodgers, 38, has lived in North Vancouver for 11 years. A local lawyer, he has served on the district advisory planning commission and on traf- fic, safety and emergency planning committees, He is past director for the Bridge Society for Behaviorally Handicapped Persons and is a member of the North Vancouver Chamber of Commerce. Issues: Sees the important issues as encouraging business development through consistent zoning and planning policies within the district, and those preserving the character and integrity of existing neighborhoods. Comments: Wants to see improved programs for local youths and the improvement of the existing recre- ational facilities in North Van- couver District. and the arts. « NORM VIPOND Personal: A local resident for 36 years, Vipond, 44, is married with four children. A teacher at Wind- sor Secondary, he chairs the district’s advisory commission on community services; involved with the Kiwanis Club as a second vice-president and board member for the club’s Seniors Homes and Care Homes. Issues: Opposed to the Braemar- Dempsey extension. Supports comprehensive recycling program, fiscal responsibility with equitable tax sharing among residential, commercial and industrial uses, improved seniors’ facilities, im- proved traffic easement and tran- sit, improved youth programs and facilities. Comments: Recognizes the need to increase citizen input on issues — road extension, for example — that affect distinct neighborhoods and to ensure development does not impinge on the quality of life of present residents.