The endorsement is the first-ever by the local teachers’ union, saying ‘views aligned’ with Smit-Vinois
No legal pot stores operating in Abbotsford while staff works on new rules
Abbotsford candidates for mayor and council representative – and not – of city’s population
Polls will be open for 12 hours this Saturday as Abbotsford picks a new mayor and council
Candidates asked about SOGI resources, involvement in school district, experience and strategic plan
Henry Braun notes he has taken heat for raising Pride Flag, says inclusion is important
Mayor asked about housing, his responsibility for Gill’s unhappiness, and his relationship with slate
Abbotsford mayoral hopeful asked about Canucks farm team, social issues and realistic expectations
Abbotsford mayoral candidate asked about Highway 1, legal pot and her past comments about gay people
Abbotsford mayor hopeful asked about communication, needles, and a Facebook post about immigration
Abbotsford mayor hopeful asked about public transit, affordable housing and his Day 1 readiness
Mayor hopeful asked about talking to Henry Braun, favouritism accusations, libraries and housing
Those running are older than Abbotsford’s average age, but reflect immigrant-rich city
Includes professional/education backgrounds, their priorities and brief answers to four questions
Abbotsford mayor and council hopefuls about their parks, rec and culture amenity
Council and mayor hopefuls asked about their top capital spending priority
We asked mayoral candidates what public safety issues need the most attention
Council and mayoral hopefuls asked what they would say to the Premier
Council and mayoral hopefuls asked what they would say to the Prime Minister
We posed 23 statements about the city, local issues, and governing philosophy to candidates
