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DISTRACTED DRIVERS TO BE TARGETED Mission RCMP on the lookout for inattentive drivers
Council gives in principle approval to new hires BY CAROL AUN Mission Record
Mission council has agreed in principle to hire a manager of asset/ infrastructure, and one for citizen engagement and corporate initiatives. The group unanimously supported both positions, but not without debate on the latter position. Councillors Tony Luck and Dave Hensman needed some convincing to support the recommendations which came out of the core services review because their party, CRMG, campaigned against such a position. Hensman believes the current council has already improved communication with the public. “I’m very skeptical of governments having to hire someone to communicate their message,” said Luck. “We ran on a promise of not having a spin doctor, but at the same time, I can appreciate the benefits of having someone like this.” Coun. Jenny Stevens, who sat on the last council, explained the current
position being proposed is much broader and will benefit the district. “It’s not the ‘spin doctor,’” said Stevens, explaining the last council hired a communications officer because it was getting bad press and wanted to put out good stories. “I sat at this table last year and ranted against a spin doctor.” Mayor Ted Adlem agreed and noted the job description is not fully finished. “I work with senior staff every day and I know senior staff struggle to get the message out. They’re not trained and are rather overwhelmed [with their work].” Communication is a two-way street, said Coun. Jeff Jewell. “The public doesn’t have a clear idea what council is doing and we don’t have a clear idea what the public wants. If we don’t do this, the gap will remain.” After being on council for nearly a year, we can’t
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Chow down for charity North Fraser Fire Department’s Gerard Baars pulls some freshly cooked corn from the pot Saturday evening at the annual Corn Roast. Money raised is donated to the community throughout the year. JASON ROESSLE PHOTO
TERRY FOX RUN A small contingent of runners and walkers came out Sunday morning for the annual Terry Fox Run. PAGE 3
DONATIONS TAKEN The Mission DoJo Exchange lost out on some donations last weekend when someone picked up bags of bottles before volunteers could arrive. PAGE 5
OUTLAWS WIN ONE, LOSE ONE The Mission City Outlaws overcame a three-goal deficit to defeat Ridge Meadows. PAGE 26
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