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.
Rob Bottos
- Age: 54
- Years as a Coquitlam resident: 44
- Occupation: Self-employed
- Most recent civic/volunteer work? Member of Tri-City Homelessness and Housing Task Force, serve on Universal Access-Ability Advisory Committee for City of Coquitlam, Royal Canadian Legion 263.
- Website: robbottos.ca
- Email: [email protected]
- Facebook: @voteRobBottos
Why are you running for public office?
"I am running for city council because throughout my life, one thing has remained constant: my commitment to Coquitlam. As a lifetime volunteer in our community, I have given of my time and talents in many ways. I have contributed through service organizations, community task forces and municipal committee work. I have been an advocate in both print media and public forums for Coquitlam’s needs. Our council needs persons who are committed to this city, who bring a broad perspective and have the ability to look at a problem from all sides and who work with others to find solutions."
What’s your No. 1 issue and why?
"In 1978, when I moved here, Coquitlam’s population was less than 60,000 people. Today, it is approaching 150,000 and it is projected to grow to 225,000 by 2041. Our development must meet the needs of a diverse, growing, and aging population. We must attract services and provide facilities that keep pace with our larger population. We need a mix of housing alternatives including affordable housing for seniors, youths, and families. We need to ensure sustainable development of complete affordable communities where residents can live, work and play while ensuring we minimize commuting volumes and preserving our environment."
