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Acting MLAs one answer to byelection issue

The Editor, Re. " Action needed " (Opinion, The Tri-City News, May 24). I agree with your editorial that there needs to be more sensible rules about city councillors transitioning to MLAs or MPs.

The Editor,

Re. "Action needed" (Opinion, The Tri-City News, May 24).

I agree with your editorial that there needs to be more sensible rules about city councillors transitioning to MLAs or MPs.

I would suggest having a temporary person fill in the MLA post until it is practical for a councillor to resign his or her city post. This way, the work of both councillor and MLA are done. One possible choice is the incumbent MLA - at least this person has some experience and is available since they have no job. Another choice is someone from the party the councillor is a member of.

Vincent Lizee, Coquitlam