The Tri-City News sent questionnaires to each candidate in the 2022 civic election to learn more about who they are, why they are campaigning and what are the issues that matter most to them.
Candidates are being published to our website in alphabetical order.
Barbara Junker
- Age: 64
- Years as a Port Moody resident: 33
- Occupation: Retired and casual work at MoveUP
- Most recent civic/volunteer work? Director, Glenayre Community Association
- Website: barbarajunker.ca
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: 604-341-5364
Why are you running for public office?
"I am running for city council to bring my experience and leadership to the issues Port Moody is facing. My approach while on city council previously was collaborative, respectful, and consensus-building. The major issues to be tackled in the next few years are: development and density, traffic congestion, increasing green space, expanding Rocky Point Park, and updating our Official Community Plan. I support the Economic Development and Transportation master plans. I believe that if council works together with public input, we can find collaborative solutions to these issues."
What is your No. 1 issue and why?
"Housing is a priority that includes: development and density, traffic congestion, and economic development. Port Moody needs affordable housing, housing for seniors and young families which I support in our transit orientated development (TOD) areas. Development needs to provide the community amenities that residents of Port Moody are asking for: new library, new Kyle Centre, grocery store in TOD and many others. I don’t support a wall of towers on St. John’s St. Development that will grow our commercial and industrial tax base. Sustainable development that will contribute to creating a vibrant city where people can live, work and play."
