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.
Diana Dilworth (incumbent)
- Age: 56
- Years as a Port Moody resident: 33
- Occupation: Director Government Relations for Homebuilders Association Vancouver
- Most recent civic/volunteer work? city councillor
- Website: dianadilworth.ca
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: 604-469-8650
- Facebook: @Diana.Dilworth
- Twitter: @DianaDilworth
Why are you running for public office?
"Port Moody is at an exceptional place of opportunity. For balanced growth, for park expansion and enhancement, for economic development and for growing in a way that has a positive impact on the quality of life for current and future residents. I love our city and have been honoured to be part of the decision-making on how we have grown and evolved over the past number of years. I’m asking for residents to continue to trust that I will make decisions on their best interests moving forward. Experienced. Effective. Engaged. Enthusiastic."
What is your No. 1 issue and why?
"Housing and affordability is an issue across the country. Interest rates and inflation, which Council doesn’t have control over, pile upon the cost of land and of building new homes. The BC Government has challenged our City on lack of development at our two SkyTrain stations. We need to negotiate in good faith with home builders. We need to focus on partnering with CHMC , BC Housing and non-profit and cooperative housing organizations for affordable housing in Port Moody. To provide affordable housing, we need to be a true partner in the provision of land and waiving of development fees."
