Daniel Fontaine, B.A., ICD.D

Special guest Councillor Paul Minhas joins the podcast to review the most recent New Westminster Council meeting which took place on Feb 5th. The meeting was cut short due to a disruption in the Chamber, but not before Council got to conduct some important business.

In this podcast we discuss why a simple motion to visit PoCo and learn how they can increase services while keeping their taxes low – got defeated.

The discussion also focused on the important need for local resident associations to have the funds they need to operate within our various neighbourhoods.

We also play a special “PoCo-themed” extended version of Bell or Buzzer. IMO it’s the best edition of BoB so far and you’ll want to listen through to the end to find out how Councillor Minhas fared. One question definitely had him stumped!

Our discussion also touches upon some upcoming events focused on childcare, organized sport and the 2nd Annual NWP Spring Fundraiser. Be sure to listen, share and encourage others to do the same.

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On Saturday, Feb 3rd Kathleen Carlsen ‘beat the machine’ and won the School District 40 by-election. This secured her a seat on the New Westminster School Board.

In her first podcast appearance since being elected, Carlsen sits down to discuss the campaign and some of its more memorable moments. She also talks about the struggles that independent candidates have to win in New Westminster and the advantage of working in collaboration with an elector organization. Carlsen also talks about what some of her key priorities will be when she gets to the School District governance table. It’s an interview you won’t want to miss!

This episode is available on all major platforms including Spotify, Apple Podcasts and more.

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Councillor Paul Minhas discusses key items from the January 22, 2023 Council meeting. We discuss a range of reports and votes that took place on a variety of issues. A new feature “Bell or Buzzer” is launched and you’ll want to hear how Coun. Minhas fared!

Some of the topics include the proposed 7.7% property tax increase, the “Dubai Debacle”, recovery houses, thumbs down for a new Finance and Audit Committee, Lower 12th Street development, E-bike share, resident association budget increases and a potential Council delegation to PoCo plus much more.

While there are a lot of serious subjects discussed, we also attempt to bring a bit of levity to municipal politics in New West. Be sure to download this latest episode and share it with friends!

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