I was suprised to see the endorsements: Fortin for Mayor, and for Council, Madoff, Hunter, Luton, Chandler and Lucas.
Their sole criteria, according to their website is:
candidates for municipal office who understand the value and importance of good Library service
I was never contacted or interviewed by anyone regarding library issues. If I had I would have gladly stated the work I've done supporting the library over the years. I've spoken to the local media about the need for a new Downtown library every chance I get. Last year I met with the GVPL CEO to express our wish for a new Downtown library that is worthy of BC's capital city and offering the DRA's support.
I've been using the library since it was located in its original home in the Carnegie Building at the corner of Yates and Blanshard. And I'm appreciative of the work the employees do.
I'm not angry; just disappointed that an issue so important to me was reduced to a simple matter of who stood on the picket line during last spring's library workers' strike. The strike occurred before I decided to run for City Council and as Chair of the Downtown Residents' Association, I don't like to take sides in labour disputes.
I'm not asking for an endorsement, just a chance to be fairly heard.