COQUITLAM
First-term Coquitlam Coun. Linda Reimer said yesterday she will run for re-election in next month's civic race.
Reimer, who is a past District Parent Advisory Council chair and Coquitlam Rotarian, said in a news release city hall needs a "better plan for economic development, with a focus on giving residents more opportunities to live and work in their communities."
Her other mandates include cutting red tape at city hall, narrowing the tax gap between the residential and business rates, offering incentives to business owners wanting to locate in Coquitlam and reducing the city's carbon footprint.
PORT COQUITLAM
Port Coquitlam Coun. Brad West will seek a second term on city council.
The 26-year-old is currently the chair of the city's smart growth committee and has previously chaired the community safety committee and healthy community committee. When he was first elected West made history when, at 23, he became the youngest person ever voted on to PoCo council.
If he is elected to a second term, West said he would continue to focus on the city's finances, expanded recreation facilities and responsible growth planning.
Port Coquitlam MLA Mike Farnworth and former School District 43 trustee Debra Burton have endorsed West's campaign.
For more information, go to www.bradwest.ca.
PORT MOODY
Zoe Royer is running for a seat on Port Moody city council in the Nov. 19 civic election.
Royer, who works as a health administrator, said she brings strong business skills to the council table and has a keen interest in environmental enhancement.
This is not Royer's first run for public office. She ran for the NDP in Port Moody-Westwood-Port Coquitlam in the 2008 federal election, losing to Conservative James Moore. She is the wife of former Port Moody city manager Gaetan Royer.
For more information, email Royer at zoeroyer@hotmail.com.
