The Editor,
Re. “PoMo will vote on plans for two sites” (The Tri-City News, April 13) and “Look to future in PM” (Letters, April 25).
I am delighted that Port Moody city council has decided to take the issue of potentially selling public land to pay for a library and other amenities to a referendum vote in October.
I am also heartened to hear a discussion at the council table about the possibility of a creative solution without having to resort to disposing of our inheritance.
This idea has much merit and it should be investigated as an option on the referendum.
A library as part of a new development near the Moody Centre SkyTrain station could provide the perfect anchor to spawn an artistic quarter that could encourage creativity throughout the area, which includes the Port Moody Arts Centre.
The public spoke loudly and clearly that the proposed library is in the wrong location and I believe a new library has the potential to bring Port Moody residents together, not tear us apart.
David Ungless, Port Moody
