Delta Optimist Municipal Election Section November 2011

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2011 Delta civic election special edition

This year’s Delta munici-pal election features someintriguing storylines.

The race for council seatsincludes all but one of theincumbents - Ian Paton,Scott Hamilton, RobertCampbell, Anne Petersonand Bruce McDonald -although a former council-lor, a current school trusteeand some others looking tobreak through could makethings interesting.

Former school boardchair Heather King, whotopped the polls in her firstbid for council in 2008, hasleft her council seat in orderto take a run at the mayor’sjob.

The race for Delta’s topjob is all the more interest-ing in that incumbent LoisJackson is also being chal-lenged by former councillorKrista Engelland, who gaveup her seat three years agoto make an unsuccessfulrun for mayor. Also runningfor mayor is South Deltaresident John Meech, whohad been part of the newRenew Delta slate but splitfrom the group to run as anindependent.

Jackson’s opponents have

campaigned on the need forchange at municipal hall,while the four-term incum-bent has cited Delta’s fiscalrecord among her accom-plishments.

Jackson is on the DeltaIndependent Voters’Association ticket withHamilton, Paton andCampbell. Garth Cuthbertand Ranjit Heer are RenewDelta candidates for councilseats, while the rest of themayoral and council candi-dates are running on theirown.

Other candidates tryingto make it to the counciltable for the first time

include Sylvia Bishop, whofinished second to Patonin last year’s by-election.Fabian Milat is an incum-bent school trustee who’srunning for both counciland the school board,while former councillorJeannie Kanakos, who leftcouncil three years ago,wants to make a comeback.Also running are ScottBroderick, Andrew Conleyand Neil Corbett.

Some of the big issuesraised during the campaigninclude, of course, thefuture of the Southlandsproperty as well as infilldevelopment and the revi-

talization of North Delta.As far as the school

board race, the ballot willbe a large one.

The 2008 election sawthe board acclaimed afterthe minimum seven can-didates filed nominationpapers, but this time around20 names will be on theballot for the seven trusteepositions.

Incumbent chair DaleSaip is leading the DeltaR.E.A.L. (ResponsibleEducation and AcademicLeadership) Team, whichalso includes fellow incum-bents Brenda Bennett-Schneider and Simon

Truelove as well as new-comer Nick Kanakos. It’sthe only slate in the schoolboard race as the rest ofthe candidates are indepen-dents.

Incumbents Milat, LauraDixon and Janet Shauntzare also running. GordonMasi is the only trustee notseeking re-election.

Other newcomers hop-ing to land a seat on theschool board are CarrollAllan, Andy Basi, CarleenBazowsky, Donna Burke,Pat Dyer, Carol Johnson,Sue Lloyd, Andrew Maas,Michael Patrick Macumber,Julie Sanders, Brad

Sherwin, Malcolm Smillieand Val Windsor.

Provincial funding, orlack thereof, is a majorissue and a theme for mostof the trustee candidates,but it remains to be seenif some new faces on theboard would make any dif-ference with the powers thatbe in Victoria.

The municipal electionwill be held Saturday, Nov.19.

For more election cover-age, visit www.delta-opti-mist.com.

For voting information,visit Delta’s website atwww.corp.delta.bc.ca.

Every time I meet some-one new, the first questionthey ask is, “Why are yourunning?” I believe thatthis is the most fundamen-tal question that any candi-date needs to answer.

I’m running because Iwant my voice to matteralong with every otherresident here in Delta.

I want to be part of acouncil that Delta can beproud of, knowing thattheir council respects theirwishes and is working ontheir behalf instead of sim-

ply ignoring their concernsbetween elections.

I want to get thingsdone here in Delta in atransparent and open man-ner where residents cansee firsthand the progresstheir council is making ontheir behalf. I want to bepart of the solution when itcomes to communicatingwith residents and bring-ing them into the decisionmaking process.

Learn more about meat www.scottbroderick.caor contact me directly at

[email protected]

Scott BroderickMeet your municipalelection candidates

We gave the 37 candi-dates running in Saturday’smunicipal election in Delta150 words to let voters knowa little bit about themselvesand where they stand on theissues. Their responses areincluded in this special NorthDelta edition of the Optimist.

Voters face interesting choices37 candidates on the ballot in Saturday’s municipal election, including four seeking the mayor’s chair

PHOTO BY SANDOR GYARMATI

Candidates are making sure voters know their names as election signs can be found on all major roads throughout Delta.

BY SANDOR [email protected]

November 16, 2011 The Delta Optimist ND1

DELTAMUNICIPAL ELECTION

VOTESaturday,November 19

Vote to save ourCommunityLois Jackson, Heather King, Bruce McDonald, Scott Hamilton,Anne Peterson, Robert Campbell and Ian Paton have left us:Traffic GridlockErosion of Burns BogTruck TrainsSouth Fraser Perimeter RdIgnoring input from residentsLoss of green space &farmlandWeak bylaw enforcement

We can do better.November 19th, VOTE for a better future in our community.

! Krista Engelland for Mayor! Sylvia Bishop for Council! Scott Broderick for Council! Andrew Conley for CouncilPaid for by Southlands the Facts, a grassroots community organization working to protect farmland and

improve citizen input in Delta’s government. Southlands the Facts has chosen to endorse thecandidates listed above.

www.southlandsthefacts.ca

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ND2 The Delta Optimist November 16, 2011

Candidates for Delta councilRaised on the Swenson

family farm at BrunswickPoint, Garth currentlyresides in North Deltawhere he and his wifeKathy raised their family.

Garth recently retiredfrom BC Hydro after 35years in variety managerialroles.

Garth’s 30 year contri-bution to his communityincludes leadership roles inNorth Delta Boys Soccer,Delta Youth Soccer, Delta

Minor Lacrosse andDelta Islanders JuniorA Lacrosse. Garth wasawarded an honourary lifemembership of the DeltaMuseum and ArchivesSociety after serving on itsboard for 12 years, six aspresident. Garth recentlyserved on the Delta ArtsCouncil.

Garth commits to pre-serving agriculture land byencouraging active farm-ing, alleviating the impact

of commuting trafficthrough Delta and buildingcooperative relationshipswith neighbouring munici-palities.

Find out more aboutGarth Cuthbert at www.renewdelta.com.

Garth CuthbertTraffic continues to

plague Delta and theLower Mainland.

This is a key qualityof life indicator. The lesstime one spends in traffic,the more time available tospend with your kids andfamily.

As our populationgrows, this will continue tobe of concern and some-thing that needs a firmhand to find solutions.

We have successfully

leveraged more than $40million from senior gov-ernments to repair andexpand our infrastructure.

I will continue to workto get additional conces-sions for Delta.

There may be threelevels of government butthere’s only one taxpayer,and we must treat thatmoney with the respectand diligence that itdeserves.

Scott Hamilton

Leadership, fairness,impartiality and my longexperience in Delta arewhat I bring to the counciltable. Raised in the LowerMainland, I have lived inDelta since 1968.

Delta has given me andmy family a place to growand flourish.

I have tried to repaythat debt over many years.Working within my neigh-bourhood, with my church,amateur sport organiza-tions and the broadercommunity, I have tried to

make a great place evenbetter.

I have served on orchaired every municipalcommittee or commission— currently includingthe finance, parks andrecreation, environment,hunting regulation and theboard of education/councilliaison committees. I rep-resent Delta on the Southof the Fraser Rail TaskForce.

I am proud that we havebeen able to keep costsdown while providing

sound infrastructure devel-opment and maintenance.

I am proud that I havehelped bring Delta’s debtto the brink of elimination.

Bruce McDonaldI believe the key to

developing rich publicpolicies is effective com-munication strategies thatengage neighbourhoods,community organizationsand service providers whohave “on the ground”knowledge of what the cityneeds to pay attention to.

I also believe that weneed to create brown/greyfield redevelopment strate-gies to encourage walk-able, transit-friendly neigh-bourhoods for all ageswithin reach of existing

businesses and services.By focusing our atten-

tion towards revitalizingtired, rundown areas, wealleviate some of the pres-sure on our green spacesalready severely chal-lenged by provincial andfederal projects. In orderto be a truly sustainablecommunity, we need non-traditional strategies toencourage economic via-bility, social connectednessand the strengthening ofenvironmental protection.

I am a life-long com-

munity advocate work-ing with non-profits andservice providers for chil-dren through to seniors.I believe their researchcombined with a bet-ter relationship with ourneighbourhoods will ben-efit Delta as a whole.

Anne Peterson


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Candidates for Delta councilSince being elected in

the by-election last year, Ihave wanted to ensure thatDelta’s farming commu-nity is not forgotten.

My family has beenhere for several genera-tions, and farmland willalways be at risk. I wantto keep the village feelto Ladner and Tsawassenby ensuring that big boxstores stay in Richmondand Surrey.

I want to continue tolook for federal fundingfor dredging of the LadnerHarbour.

As we continue to besqueezed by surround-ing developments andinfrastructure changes, wemust be vigilant in takinga stand in favour of pre-serving agricultural landsfor viable farming into thefuture.

Ian PatonDelta stands at a cross-

roads, with multiple issuescoming to the forefrontthat could drastically alterour quality of life.

It is my belief that Deltashould strive to be themost liveable region inthe Lower Mainland forthe people that would loveto live here, and for thepeople that already loveliving here.

With a few years worthof hard work this could be

a reality. By focusing onimproving transportation,becoming more sustain-able, advancing small busi-ness, protecting farmlandand natural environments,and growing in keepingwith community values,I can help Deltans realizethis goal.

Moving forward withthese priorities, our com-munity will remain aneconomically viable placewhile maintaining its

small town appeal. Wewill keep Delta a unique,attractive, and affordableplace to live.

For more details onmy campaign, visitwww.facebook.com/ConleyForCouncil.

Andrew Conley

Neil has been aTsawwassen resident since2000. Currently serving asa Delta parks, recreationand culture commissioner,Neil is well known as theTour de Delta volunteerdirector for the past 11years.

Neil is now semi-retiredfrom 25 years in techni-cal services for the creditunion system.

He has since workedlocally for the CanadianCancer Society and DeltaHospital Foundation,

and is an active memberof the Rotary Club ofTsawwassen.

A proven communityleader with a vision forchange, Neil is open-mind-ed and optimistic about thefuture.

He sees Delta as a thriv-ing and progressive placein which to live, work andplay.

Neil believes smart, sus-tainable growth is neededin order for everyone tobe able to prosper and thatcan only be achieved by

working collaboratively.For more information visitwww.electneil.blogspot.com.

He is endorsed by Coun.Heather King and CUPELocal 454.

Neil CorbettAs a Delta resident

of over 40 years, I knowhow much we cherish thequality of life in our com-munity.

As your councillor, Iwill fight every day to pre-serve this quality of life byprotecting farmland, BurnsBog and Watershed Parkfrom development pres-sures.

Development must beconsidered as being in theright place, at the righttime for the right reason.

And I will work to

make Delta even betterby supporting responsibledevelopment that actuallystrengthens our commu-nity.

I will bring integrity,commitment and energy tocouncil.

You can count on me tospeak up on the issues.

We need more openness,transparency and account-ability as council worksthrough the issues thataffect us all.

I’m running in thiselection to protect and

build on what we havehere, but I need your help.

Please vote for me topreserve and improve thecommunity we love.

Sylvia Bishop


WWW.ELECTNEIL.BLOGSPOT.COM

Neil Corbett“VOTE for a NEW voice on Delta council”

Tour de Delta Director andDelta Parks, Recreation &

Culture Commissioner

“Community-focused,honest and open-minded”

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Elect a proven community leader tocouncil who will listen to your concernsand work tirelessly to ensure a thrivingfuture for all of Delta.

“Neil is a person whom I would bedelighted to work with on council. I havebeen impressed with his enthusiasm,passion, and intelligence towards localissues. He, like me, is not afraid to askthe tough questions and provides thefresh perspective needed on council.Please support Neil in his quest for acouncil seat.”

- Heather King, Delta Councillor

Neil is also pleased to be endorsedby CUPE Local 454, Delta PublicEmployees

On November 19th, a vote for NeilCorbett is a vote for someone that trulycares and has the best interests of ourcommunity at heart.

Contact Neil anytime.

p 604.202.7007e [email protected]

@neilcorbett11

“Vote for Neil Corbett on Nov. 19”

The Municipality of Deltaand School District No. 37 (Delta)

2011 Local Government Elections for the

Office of Mayor (1 to be elected)Office of Councillor (6 to be elected)

Office of School Trustee (7 to be elected)

will be held on Saturday, November 19, 2011

Voting Places open 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

For further information, please visit Delta's website:www.corp.delta.bc.ca or contact:The Office of the Municipal ClerkTel (604) 943-3220 or Fax (604) [email protected]

The Corporation of Delta4500 Clarence Taylor CrescentDelta BC V4K 3E2

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Candidates for Delta council“I am committed to

Delta being a sustain-able, fiscally prudent andvibrant community. I willlisten and work with youto build solutions. I bring apassion for our communityand our potential. I seekyour support to return toDelta Council.”

According to JeannieKanakos, as a Delta coun-cillor (2005-2008), shewas known for doing herhomework, leading severalcouncil committees and

supporting numerous com-munity initiatives.

She has a track recordof serving in a respectful,constructive, non partisanmanner.

Jeannie is well educated(MA; Conflict ResolutionCertification JIBC) andhas extensive professionalexperience as a negotiator/facilitator in governmentand the private sector.

She is currently work-ing as an advisor on socialplanning, and board gov-

ernance.She is married to Nick

Kanakos; they have fourgrown children.

See: jeanniekana-kos2011.com.

Jeannie KanakosDelta is blessed with

some of the finest facilitiesand parks in Metro.

I will ensure that ourresources are used effec-tively to keep Delta’s park,recreation and cultureinfrastructure current.

I want to have a com-munity where there is adiverse range of activitiesand opportunities for allour residents.

We are continuallyupgrading our facilities;having invested close to

$30 million over the past10 years.

We are completing arenovation of the SouthDelta Recreation Centre,moving forward with anew all-weather turf fieldin Ladner and a renova-tion of the North DeltaRecreation Centre.

All Delta’s initiativeswill continue to be fundedwithout any borrowing.

Robert Campbell

Property taxes and util-ity bills are going up toofast.

I will work for lowproperty taxes that will notrise faster than the rate ofinflation.

Wages are not increas-ing and many people areon fixed incomes.

We cannot overburdentaxpayers. We need toreduce bureaucracy andlower administration coststo save money for resi-dents.

I am committed to

seniors housing by encour-aging the creation ofsmaller square footageresidences near amenitiesand public transit.

Delta’s aging populationwould be greatly served byhaving a municipal staffperson who is dedicated toseniors’ issues.

Now more than ever, itis important for counciland the school districtto work collaborativelytogether on issues.

Savings for taxpayerscan be found through effi-

ciencies in shared servicesand capital projects, whichwould mean less moneythat taxpayers would beexpected to pay.

Please vote twice forme for council and schooltrustee.

Fabian MilatRanj has lived in North

Delta for 15 years. In addi-tion to operating her ownsmall business, she hasbeen involved as a volun-teer with a variety of orga-nizations, including theDelta police, Delta schooldistrict and Rotary Club.

She sees a position oncouncil as an opportunityto serve the public as anadvocate for the commu-nity, residents and busi-nesses alike.

Ranj believes that Delta,with its beauty and diver-

sity, has the potential tobecome the most dynamic,livable community in theLower Mainland.

“We need to renew citi-zen involvement, revitalizeareas of our three ‘towns’and encourage businessgrowth while maintainingthe village feel of the com-munity.”

Ranj feels that engagingyoung people to becomemore involved is also animportant factor in renew-ing Delta.

She is committed to tak-

ing action to resolve someof the long-standing issuesin Delta and introduce newapproaches, such as neigh-bourhood planning.

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It will likely once againcome down to North Deltato determine who’ll be themayor of Delta.

The four mayoral can-didates in Saturday’s civicelection have made hugeefforts to garner voter sup-port in the community,always a key battlegroundin the cam-paign.

Having apopulationmore thanTsawwassenand Ladnercombined,North Deltahas been themain strong-hold for four-term Mayor Lois Jackson.

In the 2008 elec-tion, Jackson lost toKrista Engelland at theTsawwassen polls and onlyedged her challenger inLadner. When the voteswere tallied in North Delta,however, Jackson, a NorthDelta resident, pulled away,winning every poll andfinishing with 52.4 percent of the popular vote toEngelland’s 38.5 per cent.The three other mayoralcandidates finished well

behind.For 2011, it remains to be

seen if Jackson’s challeng-ers, South Deltans Coun.Heather King, John Meechand Engelland, can makeinroads in North Delta.

In her first bid for acouncil seat in the 2008election, King did well inNorth Delta, although shedidn’t win any of thosepolls. She did, however, top

the pollsin SouthDelta.

This willbe Meech’sfirst try atpoliticaloffice.

It alsoremains tobe seen ifthere’s an

appetite for change in NorthDelta and, if so, what poten-tial vote-splitting scenarioscould come into play.

The theme fromJackson’s opponentsis that it’s time for achange at municipal hall.Jackson, who heads theDelta Independent Voters’Association (DIVA) slatewith incumbent council-lors Scott Hamilton, RobertCampbell and Ian Paton,has been citing Delta’sfinancial track record.

Jackson told the Optimistthe feedback she’s receivedin North Delta has beenpositive when it comes tomunicipal finances, as wellas big changes coming witha new area plan that’s beingformulated.

“I think we have a realcommon denominator herethis year and that’s to dowith finance and taxes,that’s what the majority ofpeople are talking aboutin this campaign, keepingtaxes down and they’re veryhappy what we’ve done byreducing the debt,” she said.

Noting residents arealso pleased with ameni-ties that have been added,Jackson said the majorityof people she’s talked tothroughout Delta are satis-fied tax increases have beenconsistently at a lower ratecompared to other munici-palities.

“The one thing we’vedone that nobody has talkedabout is put at least one percent aside for emergencyservices — police, fire andemergency — and that issomething people believe isimportant. That’s what I’mhearing up here.”

King said the feedbackshe’s received is “veryexciting and exhilarating”in North Delta.

“People have very will-ingly put up my signs.People have asked for mybrochures, saying they haveabout 40 family membersthat live in Delta. Themomentum is incredible.”

King said she gets thesense North Delta is no lon-ger a Jackson stronghold, asresidents say it’s time for anew voice.

As far as a potentialspit in the opposition voteagainst the current adminis-tration, King said it’s some-thing she carefully consid-ered before she announcedher candidacy.

She said she knew ofEngelland’s desire to enterthe mayoral race and hadeven arranged to have cof-fee with her to discuss it,but she said Engelland,before their meeting tookplace, decided to announceshe was running for mayoragain.

King said she decidedto enter the race anywaybecause people like the factshe’s an independent.

“The public really appre-ciates that independent,non-bias voice and decisionmaking power.

“Some people whogreeted me at the doorsaid, ‘Krista, she’s all aboutSouthlands?’ We need a

mayor that thinks broadlyabout all the issues thataffect Delta.”

King, saying her teamhas knocked on close to7,000 doors in North Delta,added only one or two ofthe councillors on the DIVAslate appear to be politicallystrong enough to survivea Jacksondefeat.

Sayingthe feed-back she’sreceived inNorth Deltais that Kinghasn’t beenon coun-cil longenough,Engellandtold theOptimistthere’s ahuge appetite for change.

“It’s time to pass thetorch to somebody withsome new ideas and somenew energy. That’s whatI’ve been hearing for manymonths now and that’s wellknown,” Engelland said.

The former five-termcouncillor said she’s spentmost of her door knockingtime in North Delta and isapproaching 5,000 homes.

As far as poten-tially splitting the votes,

Engelland responded,“People just don’t knowHeather. She doesn’t havethe name recognition... Shehasn’t set herself apart fromany initiatives or under-taken anything that sets herapart as a candidate. I canknock on people’s doorsand people will remember

me from thelast time, soI have thatrecognition inNorth Deltamore so thanshe does.”

Meech,noting NorthDelta residentshave told himthey’re pleasedhe’s in therace, said

“there’s ahunger” for

change in the community.“Ten years of neglect,

people are really frustrated.Let’s look at parks and rec;it increased its budget by58 per cent but take a lookat the fields in North Delta.It’s ridiculous,” he said.

Meech said he’s not con-cerned about vote-splittingbecause he offers some-thing completely differentcompared to his three oppo-nents, whom he character-izes as career politicians.

Lois Jackson (right) is facing three challengers in Saturday’s civic election as she attempts to hold on to the mayor’s chair for a fifth consecutive term. John Meech (left), Heather King (top) and KristaEngelland (bottom) are all campaigning hard in North Delta, which has always been a Jackson stronghold.

North is key battlegroundChallengers are looking to make inroads in Mayor Lois Jackson6s backyard

“The public reallyappreciates thatindependent, non-bias voice anddecision makingpower.”

Heather King

“It’s time to pass thetorch to somebodywith some newideas and some newenergy. That’s whatI’ve been hearingfor many monthsnow and that’s wellknown.”

Krista Engelland

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Candidates for mayorI am a 40-year resident,

grew up in Ladner, lived inNorth Delta and served onDelta council for 15 years.

My husband and I havefour grown children andwe have owned our familybusiness in Ladner since1985.

I have knocked on over4,000 doors in Delta andhave heard from residentsand their concerns.

I have heard that NorthDelta would like to see

renewal and change onScott Road.

For Tsawwassen, it isthe Southlands.

For Ladner, the redevel-opment of waterfront.

Although each com-munity has its own set ofunique issues, I believe weall share the same concernof transportation.

In North Delta it iscommuter traffic racingthrough residential streets,the tunnel for commuters

in South Delta and the lackof transit services for all.

Krista EngellandDelta continues to be

the envy of the LowerMainland.

In fact, this fall wewere voted “Most FiscallyResponsible Municipality”by NAIOP, theCommercial Real EstateAssociation.

By ensuring a firm con-trol over our city’s financ-es, we are now poised topay off all the debt thatprevious administrationsleft behind.

We will continue tolead by example — nonew borrowing for specialpolitical projects.

Keeping taxes low is thecornerstone of my commit-ment to voters.

We must also keep thestreets safe for seniors andyouth, and never forgetthat farming is the heartand soul of this commu-nity.

We will continue toprovide strong, stable, con-

sistent and fiscally respon-sible government in Delta.

Lois Jackson

In 2010, Heather wasnamed “Best CommunityLeader” in Delta by votersin South Delta because, asshe believes, “People arehungry for someone whois not afraid to stand aparton council votes.”

Indeed, Heather has atrack record of being achampion for the public’sbest interest.

She believes that “lis-tening to the public is key.”Heather not only listens,she takes the public’s con-cerns to council even if it

means that it ruffles a fewfeathers.

Heather comes to thisrace for mayor with adiverse set of experiencesthat are citizen-centeredand practical.

Her background ineducation along with heropen-door policy and roll-up-your-sleeves approachto problem solving willhelp her achieve her goalof creating a more coop-erative and innovativecity hall that will servethe needs of Delta’s most

vulnerable populations— children, seniors, youthand people at risk-as itworks to make Delta evenbetter.

Visit www.heatherking.org.

Heather KingDelta’s “no growth”

policy is unsustainable— schools closing, busi-nesses leaving, lack ofhousing for young familiesand down-sizing seniors.

The approach to exter-nal forces has been bel-ligerent or silent — neitherhas worked — just lookat the SFPR scar on ourland, traffic nightmaresfrom port expansion andthe B.C. Hydro power linesfiasco.

These could have beendone without the negative

impacts.We should be cooperat-

ing with the TsawwassenFirst Nation on manyissues that join us togetheras neighbours.

I represent change andwill change how Deltaoperates — cooperatingrather than confronting; afocus on the future, not thepast.

I will create jobs foryoung people and oppor-tunities for post-secondarytraining in Delta.

I will preserve farmland

by the bushel, not just bythe acre, and will create acommunity-based organicfarming enterprise.

I pledge to maintain asafe and healthy commu-nity.

John Meech


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SYLVIABISHOPDelta Council

A strong voice toimprove and protectyour neighbourhoodsIntegrity • Commitment • Energy

www.electsylviabishop.com

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I am a 27-year residentof Delta.

Both my daughters andtwo grandchildren attendedschools in Delta. I have,like many in our commu-nity, paid taxes for over 20years for children, otherthan my own, to be edu-cated.

I am very happy tomake this investment intheir and our future.

But, I also want my taxdollar spent in the bestpossible way.

As we face difficult

times with the demandsof growing budgets,insufficient funding anddeclining enrolment in ourschools, as well as mak-ing sure our children’steachers are equipped withthe proper tools to be thebest they can be, I feel theDelta school board needs afresh new start.

We need people whowill come to the table withnew ideas and energy.

I am one of thosepeople.

Carroll.Lefebvre@

hotmail.com and onFacebook.

Carroll AllanMy strengths lie in the

combination of my profes-sional experience withincomplex organizationalstructures, academic back-ground and personal com-mitment to the people ofDelta.

Of additional value isthe wealth of expertise thatI have gained from havingpreviously served on theDelta Hospital Foundationboard and chairing theDelta Secondary ParentAdvisory Council.

My doctorate is in edu-

cational leadership fromSFU.

Experienced dealingdirectly with people inmany different situations,my background will ben-efit me in listening to thepublic, in lobbying forschool funding, in consult-ing with our teaching fac-ulty and in debating issueswith other representativeson the Delta board of edu-cation.

My aim is to representall stakeholders in theDelta school district and to

make good decisions thatwill benefit us all. A votefor me will ensure a votefor an accountable, com-mitted and experiencedvoice that won’t let youdown.

Contact me: www.vote-basi.com.

Andy Basi

I bring to the table anindependent, grassrootsmentality, being first andforemost a concernedparent who sees hugechallenges in our schoolsystem.

We need to stop talk-ing about what is wrongand start finding viablesolutions to funding andenrollment struggles thatare realistic and attainablefor our school district.

Managing our budget,tackling declining enroll-ment and safety in our

schools, as well as moreparticipation by trusteesin our district, are some ofmy key concerns.

My first responsibil-ity as a school trustee, ifelected, will be to ensurethat trustees attend PACmeetings around the dis-trict on a regular and con-sistent basis.

Since I have been aDPAC rep and PAC chairfor several years, I haveseen firsthand the lackof participation by sometrustees.

We need to communi-cate with parents and con-nect with youth to ensurethey are part of the deci-sion making process.

www.carleen4trustee.weebly.com.

Carleen Bazowsky

Candidates for Delta school board

I’m a life-long residentof Delta farming and fish-ing families.

I’m married with twoelementary age sons. I’vevolunteered in the K classwith both sons and earneda CGA. I’ve also managedmy son’s hockey team fortwo years.

The district had manychallenges with fund-ing. Our accomplish-ments include Laptops forLearning, Delta’s partner-ship with Fortis, energy

ambassadors in schoolsand geo-thermal projectsfor schools.

There’s also theVisioning document withinput from the entire dis-trict.

A school trustee mustwork with the board tomake the best decisions forthe entire district and allstudents.

Brenda Bennett-Schneider

The Delta school districtis rich with dedicated per-sonnel, engaged learnersand committed parents. Aslong as the current fundingformula is in place, how-ever, each school year willbring funding shortfallswhich seriously impact thelearning environment.

Trustees, mindful oftheir fiscal responsibility,need to lead the chargewhen it comes to avert-ing the erosion of public

education. My experi-ence as Delta District PACchair from 2006-2010gave me the breadth ofunderstanding, knowledgeand experience needed tobe an effective advocatefor quality, relevant publiceducation for all.

I will work with theeducation partners, par-ents, and I will engagethe community at large, toensure Delta students canachieve their full potential.

I will be an approachable,pragmatic and responsivetrustee who will be a voiceon the board for trans-parent decision making.Please visit my website atwww.donnaburke.org.

Donna BurkeIn seeking re-elec-

tion for school trustee inDelta, I feel a tremendousresponsibility to ensurethat our students receivethe very best education.

Trustees must be strongadvocates for public edu-cation. We need to addressprovincial policy and fund-ing issues so that each oneof our students can achievetheir full potential. I havebeen, and will continue tobe, committed to that goal.

I will continue to workhard to see our districtin action at every level,whether in the classrooms,PAC meetings, sportsevents or musical and the-atrical programs.

It is important that yourelected representatives notonly report to you at pub-lic meetings but also bepresent at every possibleopportunity to engage inconsultation with all of oureducation partners, includ-

ing students, teachers,parents, and principals.My telephone, email andtime will always be avail-able because our studentsdeserve the highest levelof commitment.

Laura Dixon

The email said, ”Writewhat you want about your-self.” The trick of courseis coming up with wordsto convince you to vote forme. Pretty hard task, con-sidering what attracts somewill distance others.

For instance, my labourendorsement and yearsas grievance chair forthe New WestminsterTeachers’ Union winssome and loses others. Tothose considering someone

else I’d say that knowingthe teachers’ contract is agood thing for a trustee.

I believe in voting thehighest principle and Idefault to the greatest goodwhen deciding principle.I am quite aware of myfiduciary obligations andam pragmatic and practicalwhen making operationaldecisions.

I was elected three timesto the College of Teacherswhere I chaired finance for

two years, qualificationsfor one and fitness inves-tigations for four years. Inmy term fees never rose,new qualifications werenegotiated and no fitnessdecision was overturned.

Pat DyerCarol Johnson is mom

to three children in Deltapublic schools. She sup-ports Delta public schoolsto be first choice amongstfamilies.

Carol’s career experi-ences include working asa police officer, workingwith the Delta school dis-trict supporting studentswith special needs, andcurrently for the Richmondschool district hearingresource department.

She has coached bas-ketball for Delta schools,coached Odyssey of theMind and been PAC chairat Cliff Drive Elementary.Carol is on the board ofdirectors for WINGS,an organization that pro-vides transition homes forwomen escaping domesticviolence.

Delta schools need toidentify the uniquenessand diversity of childrenand to provide for them the

opportunities to reach theirmaximum potential.

Carol’s website: www.wix.com/Carol57187/forSchoolTrustee.

Carol Johnson


Candidates for Delta school boardMy professional life has

been devoted to providingquality education in Deltaand it would be an honourto give back to our schooldistrict as a trustee.

I am a retired teacherwho taught in Delta forover 30 years. Having fourchildren who all attendedto Delta schools, I under-stand the issues facingparents.

My teaching responsi-bilities included: computer

coordinator, provincialexamination and scholar-ship committees, depart-ment head, athletic directorand head football coach.

I have experienceworking with students,teachers, parents, anddistrict administration.I understand the schoolsystem and have the “skillset” which will contrib-ute to making our “goodschool district even better.”Education is a partnership

between the school and theparents with the well beingof the child being first andforemost.

Website: www.real4delta.wordpress.com

Nick KanakosI would like to offer

my unique experienceand knowledge to supportpublic education in ourcommunity. My educationstarted in Penticton HighSchool and continued atMcGill University.

Moving to Mexico, Icreated an RAD balletschool and was instru-mental in creating TheLancaster School, whichtoday serves over 800students. Later moving to

France, I studied businessadministration, taught mar-keting and was databasemanager for the environ-ment directorate, OECD.

Returning to Canada,I worked many yearsimplementing StudentInformation Software andauthored a book to sharethat knowledge. AlthoughDelta did not adoptBCeSIS, the provincialeducation budget and edu-cation staff have certainly

been impacted.I believe we must work

smarter to deliver educa-tion for the 21st century.

Sue Lloyd

An active father withtwo children in the Deltaschool system, I am pas-sionate about making adifference in the commu-nity and within the schoolsystem. Education is anextremely important focusof mine and is why I havedecided to run in the elec-tion.

Being in business forseveral years has allowedme the ability to be a goodcommunicator, develop

and understand budgetsand capable of makingtough yet fair decisions.

Involvement in the com-munity has always be aninterest of mine: CoachingNorth Delta Soccer, Iwas the food and bever-age chair of the HeinekenRegatta for three years,participated in the Rideto Conquer Cancer forthree years (captain of ateam last year that raised$57,000) and received the

IHG (InterContinentalHotels Group) CaresAward 2010 for showingcare in the community. I’dlike to contribute to thebest possible school sys-tem within Delta.

Andrew MaasMichael Patrick

Macumber, 40, was bornin Nova Scotia.

He moved to B.C. 16years ago and to Deltaeight years ago. Marriedfor 12 years, he has twoboys in elementary school.

He has 15 years salesand management experi-ence in the facility sup-plies industry.

He notes he has experi-ence serving on boards,committees and associa-

tions, in both industry andcommunity organizations.Having attention deficithyperactive disorder (orA.D.H.D), he under-stands it is a challengefor students and parentsof children with any kindof learning or behavioralchallenges.

He says if elected, “Iwill work to ensure thatevery student gets the sup-port and resources theyneed to be successful in

school.”

Michael Patrick Macumber


Accountable to You!As your Mayor I will:• Find solutions to handle traffic congestion and unsafe roads• Improve the efficiency of City Hall• Ask you where you want your tax dollars spent• Ensure there is affordable housing for people of all ages

and abilities• Be a strong advocate for your local issues

As your Mayor, I will be ACCOUNTABLE to you throughtransparency, measuring progress, and reporting back toyou on a regular basis.

Heather King FOR MAYOR

Let a KING serve youwww.HeatherKing.org

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Candidates for Delta school boardAs a nine-year school

trustee, I am proud thatthe school district has thefourth lowest administra-tion costs in B.C. and Iwill continue to push forfinancial accountability.

We need to lobby theprovincial government foradequate funding for stu-dents with special needs.The current funding short-age burdens the wholeschool system.

As a trustee, I declinedmany political frills such

as “trustee retreats,” schooldistrict catering and usinghotel rooms in Vancouverfor conferences.

I have maintained aminimal expense accountbecause I value taxpayerdollars.

It is important for youto set a high standard forpoliticians and you cancount on me to exceedthose standards.

The school districtand council need to worktogether for solutions and

efficiency in shared ser-vices and capital projectswhich would mean moremoney going back intoclassrooms.

Please vote twice forme for council and schooltrustee.

Fabian MilatDale Saip and his family

are longtime residents ofDelta.

He is the vice-presidentof business developmentfor the WHL VancouverGiants and helped manageboth the 2006 World JuniorHockey Championshipsand 2007 Memorial Cup.First elected to Deltaschool board in 1987, Daleis the current school boardchair (six terms) and hasserved as vice-chair (threeterms).

He has also servedsix terms as presidentof the Ladner BusinessAssociation.

Dale currently sits onthe board of directors forthe Greater VancouverFood Bank.

Saip stated, “The Deltaschool district has a longand distinguished historyof academic excellence.We have a tradition ofgood sound managementpractices which includesgood governance and solid

leadership. I will, alongwith my fellow R.E.A.Lcandidates, continue todemonstrate leadershipby finding solutions todifficult challenges in arespectful, constructiveand thoughtful way.

Dale Saip

I was born and raised inTsawwassen and am nowa mother of three childrenin the Delta public schoolsystem.

I believe that trusteesmust be held accountablefor enriching the learningprocess for our childrenand putting their educationabove all else.

As PAC chair at DeltaManor Elementary dur-ing the school closure, Ilearned a great deal aboutour district and I strongly

feel it is time for a change.It would be my mission

as trustee to establish aworking liaison betweenfamilies, teachers and thedistrict to create an envi-ronment that would bebeneficial to everyone.

My focus will always beon your children and I willensure that their educationand learning experience isa top priority.

Please visit myFacebook page at JulieSanders for Delta School

Board Trustee.

Julie SandersI have always been pas-

sionate about public edu-cation.

It began when my firstchild was born, allowingme participation in hiseducation from volunteer-ing at preschool to PACinvolvement.

Community involvementstarted at 17 years old,organizing a teen dance ina very small town.

Along the way, I havegained some experience,mostly in education.

Being chair of KwantlenPolytechnic Universityshowed me the link topost-secondary educationwhich forged genuine dia-logue with our district.

But no one accomplish-es anything by themselves;it needs to be a collabora-tive venture with all part-ner groups

The core role of trust-ees is a serious one whichoversees a system thatmotivates students, reflectsthe aspirations of parents

and the community. Hereare a few of my goals:Student learning, introduceInternational Baccalaureateprogram to elementaryschools and fairness inprovincial funding.

Janet Shauntz


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Candidates for Delta school boardDeclining enrollment

continues to create fundingchallenges.

Asking the governmentfor more money hasn’tworked in the past, andprobably won’t in thefuture. We have to worktogether to understand thechallenges and find win-win solutions to funding.

Regardless, the boardwill face some difficultdecisions, like how toimprove support for stu-

dents with learning dis-abilities. I want to ensurethat we are looking wellahead to define our chal-lenges and reviewing withparents, teachers and otherstakeholders.

Therefore, we can hearopinions, address concernsand consider ideas beforeaction is required.

My background in stra-tegic development can helpmake the district’s Visionbecome reality.

My background is busi-ness, not education. I wentback to school as an adultto get my MBA.

I hope to bring afocused, strategic approachand a different perspectiveto Delta’s school board.

Brad SherwinMalcolm is well known

in Delta for his athleticachievements and coachinginvolvement with runningand soccer.

The Ladner residentwho was the Delta MastersAthlete of the Year in 2010is now focused on the racefor school trustee.

He started out his work-ing life teaching Englishand P.E. but is now work-ing in the business worldwith the Vancouver Board

of Trade.Alongside the main

issue of managing theschool board resourcesin the face of decliningenrolment, he is eager tosee what he can do helpwith raising the quality ofdaily physical educationfor all students in the Deltaschool district.

He is a firm believerthat children of all agesbenefit from exerciseand would look to influ-

ence and where possibleimprove that experiencefor elementary and sec-ondary school kids acrossthe district.

He has two teenagerscurrently in the school sys-tem in Delta.

Malcolm Smillie

Simon Truelove hasextensive teaching experi-ence spanning 36 years ata variety of grade levelsand in a variety of B.C.schools districts.

He moved to Delta 1981and has two children andtwo grandchildren.

Simon has served sixyears as a trustee on theDelta board of education,currently as vice-chairand Delta’s rep to BCSTAProvincial Council.

An avid coach of vol-

leyball, basketball, soccerand other sports, Simonhas also served as vice-president of Burns BogConservation Society andsecond vice-presidentof the Surrey Teachers’Association.

“Advocacy for adequatefunding is essential. Aswell, Delta school trusteesmust be able and willingto overcome whateverdifferences we have andwork co-operatively forthe benefit of every single

student. We have one ofthe finest public schoolsystems in the world andits most valuable asset isits people. Let’s build onthat.”

Simon TrueloveA 40-year resident of

Delta, Val Windsor retiredin 2009 after 40 yearsin education, including32 years as a classroomteacher.

Val has demonstratedleadership in educationand in the community.She has worked tirelesslyto support the public edu-cation system throughouther career.

Delta students deservetrustees who will:

• Fight for increasededucation funding withthe B.C. School TrusteesAssociation and trustees inother districts;

• Pressure governmentto implement a new fund-ing formula that reflectsthe true cost of educatingour students;

• Advocate for studentswith special needs includ-ing those “grey” area stu-dents who do not receivespecific funding;

• Ensure parents’ voicesare heard;

• Promote open andtransparent district opera-tions;

• Work to build com-munity support for Deltaschools.

Val Windsor


VOTE REALfor School BoardBrenda Bennett-SchneiderNick KanakosDale SaipSimon Truelove

Vote for experience, integrity and fresh ideas.Proven record of stable governance.

Children are society’s most precious asset.

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Over the last 12 years, North Delta has heard promiseafter promise from Mayor Jackson that she will put inpolicies that will revitalize the Delta side of Scott Road andneighbourhoods that need renewal. Every election we haveheard this promise of renewal from Mayor Jackson and yetreal renewal never materializes. In her “Letter to the Editor”even the Mayor's daughter complained about the failure byMayor Jackson to act on these promises and the resultingdegradation of many North Delta neighbourhoods.

Your present Mayor and Council, while presentingthemselves as fiscally responsible, have raided your pockets and taken a 30% wage hike.Ask someone who has had their wages frozen or lost their jobs for an opinion on that example offiscal responsibility.

This must change, and I am the candidate to do exactly that. Mayor Jackson has made much ofher North Delta residency and she uses that as a valid reason to vote for her.

Residency is just not a good enough reason to ask for your vote. Understanding and doing what isneeded to enact policies and actions that will result in real and honest change is the only reason tocast a vote for your Mayor.

North Delta residents deserve more than lip service being paid to them each time an election rollsaround. As your Mayor, I, Krista Engelland pledge to work in an open, innovative and proactivemanner that will be shown by concrete results that will improve the quality of life for everyone inDelta, no matter where they live.

North Delta will be a priority in my first term and immediately upon being elected your new MayorI will:

• Commence North Delta Area Plan process• Update outdated bylaws so bylaw officers can do their job• Work with property owners to revitalize Scott Road• Institute a Neighbourhood Renewal program to improve the liveability in our neighbourhoods• Bring the Mayor’s office to North Delta on a regular basis

Most of all I will work hard for the residents of North Delta, just give me a chance to prove myselfto you. With your support on November 19th we can move forward to accomplish the changes weneed in your community.

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www.onedelta.ca 604-501-9737

My Pledge toNorth Delta Voters


Documents

Delta Optimist Municipal Election Section November 2011