The race for Port Coquitlam school trustee is heating up with a second candidate throwing their hat in the ring.
This week Bruce Richardson, a retired School District 43 electrical foreman, announced his bid for one of two PoCo trustee seats in the Oct. 20 civic election.
In a press release, Richardson stated his years as an SD43 employee have provided him with the experience to understand how the policies and practices of trustees impact education.
Among his concerns, the press release states, is the current remuneration package for school trustees, which is the highest among trustees in the province and is based on averages of Tri-City council salaries, and trustees’ participation in trips to China, paid for by Hanban, the Chinese education authority.
Richardson’s community work includes his role as president of the Port Coquitlam Event Society, his post as director on the board for the annual Port Coquitlam Car Show and membership in the New West Salmonbellies board of directors.
He is the second candidate for Port Coquitlam school trustee. Recently Christine Pollock, a retired SD43 education assistant, announced her candidacy for the four-year post.
