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What do you know about Port Moody's budget, and what changes would you propose? "Cutting pay increases. Any budget increases should be done transparently.

Why are you running? "I am passionate about the village of Anmore and its future and want to be part of shaping its growth.

What are Port Moody's main financial challenges and how should those be addressed? "I would like to see sound long-term financial planning so our tax rates are stabilized and low.

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

When former city councillor Sherry Carroll thought about why she wanted to run for a civic seat again, she drew up a page-long list of reasons.

Why are you running? "To change the overspending philosophy at the village hall, to put a stop to the constant property tax hikes and to work on eliminating the massive $4.3 million of village debt.

What do you know about Port Moody's budget, and what changes would you propose? "I've viewed the budget and looked at the five-year financial plan, and I think there's opportunity to help Port Moody grow but there are also things that haven't been pu

First-time candidate Erhan Demirkaya gives two reasons he's running for a civic seat in Port Coquitlam: his son and daughter.

Incumbent Mike Forrest chairs the city's smart growth committee and makes this clear about the growth on Coquitlam's Burke Mountain: "We have no control.

Age/occupation: 25, special assistant to an MP The city of Coquitlam is spending too much time accommodating housing developments and has not put enough effort into attracting jobs for its new residents.