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ELECTION 2014 - Mayor Stewart: Make the most of benefits of Evergreen Line

In the six years that Richard Stewart has occupied the mayor's chair, the city of Coquitlam has gone through unprecedented change.

SCHOOL TRUSTEE CANDIDATE: Lisa Park

The following are candidates' responses to the following questions: Incumbents only: With School District 43's recent difficulties, which resulted in $13.

ELECTION 2014: Candidates weigh in on issues in Coquitlam

With just over a week to go before the Nov. 15 civic election, the Tri-City News is endeavoring to get out as much information as possible about the candidates to Coquitlam voters as possible.

CANDIDATE FOR COQUITLAM COUNCIL: Justin Kim

Age/occupation: 37, IT consultant After English, Korean is the most common mother tongue in Coquitlam, yet the large demographic is not currently represented on city council. Justin Kim is hoping to change that.

SCHOOL TRUSTEE CANDIDATE: Michael Thomas

Small business owner, lives in Port Coquitlam Expertise: financial Endorsement: CUPE Why run: "My kids are going to be in the system for the next 13 years. I have an opportunity make a positive impact for children in PoCo and around the district.

SCHOOL TRUSTEE CANDIDATE: Gail Alty (incumbent)

The following are candidates' responses to the following questions: Incumbents only: With School District 43's recent difficulties, which resulted in $13.

CANDIDATE FOR COQUITLAM COUNCIL: Ben Craig

Age/occupation: 44, financial advisor As a Burquitlam resident for the last five years, Ben Craig has had a front-row seat to the changes that are coming with the construction of the Evergreen Line.

ELECTION 2014: Candidates weigh in on issues in Port Coquitlam

With just over a week to go before the Nov. 15 civic election, the Tri-City News is endeavoring to get out as much information as possible about the candidates to Port Coquitlam voters as possible.

SCHOOL TRUSTEE CANDIDATE: Holly Butterfield (incumbent)

The following are candidates' responses to the following questions: Incumbents only: With School District 43's recent difficulties, which resulted in $13.

CANDIDATE FOR COQUITLAM COUNCIL: Neal Nicholson (incumbent)

Age/occupation: 72, chartered accountant As someone who has spent a few years on council, Neal Nicholson shakes his head when he hears some of his electoral competitors state that they can cut taxes without hurting important civic services.