By Gagandeep Ghuman
Published: Oct 10, 2014
A week, they rightly say, is a long time in politics.
Auli Parviainen has withdrawn her name from the mayoral race and will now run for councillor.
She confirmed the news through a text message and later sent a joint statement with Patricia Heintzman.
“My goals of good governance with measurable and accountable results and restoring meaningful public say in significant projects are values that Patricia and I share,” she said.
“With Patricia’s recent decision to run for mayor, my running for council removes the ‘either or’ and means an opportunity for
the recognition of what is best for Squamish to start today.”
Heintzman thanked Auli and said the latter had demonstrated courage and selflessness in coming to this shared decision.
“I respect her willingness to step up and I am pleased she has decided to run for council,” Heintzman said.
“She will bring a thoughtful and thought-provoking voice to the team of people running to represent the people of Squamish.”
There are 20 councillor candidates and three mayoral candidates. The mayoral candidates are Rob Kirkham, Patricia Heintzman, and Ron Bahm.
Incumbents Doug Race, Bryan Raiser, Susan Chapelle and Ted Prior are seeking a seat in the council.
Other council candidates are Brad Hodge, Eric Andersen, Chris Pettingill, Karen Elliott, Kevin Jewell, Glenne Campbell, Terrill Patterson, Paul Dosanjh, Phil Audet, Peter Kent, Rob Weys, Debra McBride, Scott Wengi, Stephen Fryer, and Jason Blackman-Wulff.
ted prior says
What a great line up . Thank you all for wanting to better our town . If you have the time it can be vey rewarding . Enjoy your next Month .
Jon S. says
Too bad she didn’t withdraw entirely.
marie says
I think she and Patricia are doing Squamish a great service, choosing to work together. Towards the greater good, making Squamish the best place it can be.
Elliot says
Too bad for your ignorance Jon S. It’s a lifelong affliction
Jean says
Me to Jon, be happy, the government soon enough will want to stuff LNG town our drought and you obviously want to live in the stink and feel bad … there are masochist in this world and I am sorry for them, not to be able to smell the roses, as there nostril are burned with LNG acid poison.
Jon S. says
What?
Gailforce says
i think that was a good call auli. you seem great and i wouldn’t have wanted to have to choose. i see some good folks in this list.
good luck to everybody.
Jean says
Auli, good decision,
Please, those that have not made themselves well known over the years, register with your resume and what you stand for and you will more definitely be on next council that way, even so lesser known. Please send out your resume to the voters by you advertising it or send it to a free website, that will make it available to anybody interested http://www.newsS2S.com at no cost and be prepared to answer some tough question and not with the normal chicken answer “We will answer when we have studied the question or been informed by 13 wise men and women, about what to think about these issues”. So here we need to know what you are actually going to bring to the council and you will getting a brownie, even if you are not exactly thinking as I do, but for your brave and open approach, but be aware, if you don,t answer the e-mails within a few days now , you probably wont when you are on the paycheck wit DOS and for that reason you probably wont get any votes .
So far I have 6 chosen, that I vote for, one by necessity and I would like to hear from….Karen Elliott, Kevin Jewell,Paul Dosanjh, Phil Audet, Peter Kent, Rob Weys, Debra McBride, Scott Wengi, Stephen Fryer, and Jason Blackman-Wulff. So please send your resume, your likes and dislikes and especially if you for or against LNG.
PS. my opinion of course is subject to adjustment when I have heard from all the candidates where they stand.
Jon S. says
What’s this about brownies?
Dave says
Jon: There are happy, positive people in this world….. you should meet them and learn something!
Wolfgang W says
Why waste more ink on Jon S? He has so far never given us more than negative one-liners, no matter what the subject. Let’s commend Auli’s good decision with best wishes for her campaign. Ted Prior is right that we have a great line-up, – and with Brad Hodge since having decided to run too. Dedication and diversity!
Dave says
Here, here , or is it Hear, hear?…..Both will do in this case….Happy Thanksgiving!
Rob Weys says
Jean,
I have been in Squamish over 13 years, and all my info is at http://www.robweys.com and FB – Rob Weys for Squamish Council 2014.
larry mclennan says
I can’t believe that I actually agree with my favorite poster Jean regarding getting answers to direct questions. It’ll very interesting to see how many direct and succinct answers you get Jean. Good luck with your efforts.
Auli Parviainen says
Larry, my website is up at http://www.auli.ca. I managed to find the questions and will post them up along with my answers to them hopefully tomorrow Wednesday. My apologies for the delay, the election time is intense when you are juggling work, family and campaign. Oh well, I plenty of time to sleep later.
larry mclennan says
I went onto your website- there I noticed a Kerry Brown had asked for a direct response (for or against) regarding the WLNG project . I didn’t notice ANY such response from you Auli. Are for for or against the WLNG project? In my opinion, any candidate who can’t take the time to decide on this issue and declare that position is not worth a vote. Two million a year in additional taxes plus significant jobs in both construction and operating is not something to be sneezed at. Neglect to investigate this issue by any candidate IMO indicates that that candidate will do nothing if elected. Blathering amorphous BS only serves to emphasise that opinion.