The Editor,
Re. "Chevron pushing on city’s regs re. self-serve stations" (The Tri-City News, July 8).
I was disappointed to read your article about Chevron asking the city of Coquitlam to allow self-serve gas stations.
I am extremely sensitive to the smell of gasoline and feel fortunate to live in a city where I can have someone else fill my gas tank at no extra cost.
Full-serve stations also provide jobs for young people and immigrants, and as for the safety issue, they can close at 10 p.m. and avoid any concerns.
It's not inconvenient for a Coquitlam resident to find a gas station elsewhere where they can buy gas 24 hours a day but it does sound like Chevron wants to increase its profits and cut costs.
Sandra Ireland, Coquitlam
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The Editor,
I can’t believe Coquitlam mayor and council would even entertain Chevron's request that the city allow self-serve gas stations.
The idea of having full-service stations and a closing time of 10 p.m. is for the safety of the employees and customers, not to help add to unemployment or increase the profits of the company.
I would think that with the small number of people needing gas after 10 p.m., closing at that time would save the company money by not having to pay staff to work all night with few customers.
If council allows the proposed changes, the next push will be for self-service 24 hours per day.
As per Tri-City News article, I believe a lot of people fill up in Coquitlam mainly because of the full-service stations.
Also this is a first job for many of our young people and it would be a real shame to have this taken away from them.
E. Morwood, Coquitlam
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The Editor,
Thank you, Chevron, for raising this issue again. Our current bylaws are out of sync with the rest of the Lower Mainland and should be addressed by our council.
I know the Pacific Reach Industrial Park and the proposed development of Fraser Mills would benefit if changes were made.
Ken Woodward, Coquitlam
