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Luck challenges mayor’s seat Former CRMG councillor says slate’s work was positive, but new leadership is required Carol Aun MISSION RECORD
A Mission councillor is staging an electorial challenge to the current mayor for the job of leading the city. Coun. Tony Luck says he is making the political leap to “stand up for my principles and ethics.” While he has enjoyed his first term on council, Luck maintains there is a clear leadership void. “I want to bring a new vision and leadership style that’s more conducive, more respectful, and more inclusive to the people in the community,” said Luck. Luck said he stayed with CRMG (Citizens for Responsible Municipal Government) for more than two years to try to
young families, and run a business-friendly district. “We’ve done a great job focusing our attention on the bottom line. I know we can’t always have zero (per cent tax rates), but we’ll be careful and cautious about raising taxes.” Luck is running as an independent. He currently works as an advisor with Investors Group, but is prepared to dedicate his time to being a full-time mayor. Luck has six children and 10 grandchildren. He has lived in Mission for six years. Adlem, who is seeking re-election, said he welcomes the challenge. “Everything we promised, we delivered, through good leadership,” he said. “If that’s a void in leadership, then I’m guilty. “I’ll be happy to let the voters of Mission decide.”
bring about change from the inside. “I spoke passionately about the way we were treating people; the way we were being perceived,” said Luck. Luck was first elected to office in 2011 as part of the CRMG team, but resigned from the group in February this year after the majority of councillors passed a lack of confidence motion against Mayor Ted Adlem. Although Luck broke away from the group, he still believes the work done by council was positive for the community. CRMG focused on fiscal responsibility, accountability, and sustainability for its citizens. “I’m proud to be a part of that … People like what we’re doing, but don’t like how it’s being done,” Luck said. If elected as mayor, Luck plans to keep taxes low, focus on
No answers in baby’s death Mom holds memorial in Mission for Alexcia on Saturday Vikki HOPES ABBOTSFORD NEWS
On Sept. 20 of last year, 14-month-old Alexcia Myanna McKamey lost her life under suspicious circumstances, leaving behind a grief-stricken family wanting some answers. One year later, they still do not have them, and mom Jacqueline McKamey of Abbotsford says they are tired of waiting. “I just need closure, and to move forward and have answers. If somebody harmed her (Alexcia), they need to go to jail,” she says. McKamey was born and raised in Mission, which will be the location this Saturday (Sept. 20) for what Jacqueline is calling Alexcia’s “angelversary” – one year since her death. Alexcia’s death is the subject of an ongoing investigation by the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT). RCMP were called to a house on Mullins Road in Chilliwack at about 10 p.m. on Sept. 20, 2013, when Alexica appeared to be in med-
ical distress. She was taken to hospital, where attempts to revive her were unsuccessful. IHIT took over the file when the death was considered to involve foul play, and an autopsy was to be conducted. The results of the autopsy have not been released publicly or even privately to Alexcia’s family, despite their ongoing pleas for the results. Jacqueline said the family has been told they will receive those answers once the matter proceeds through the Crown counsel’s office. Police forward their files to the Crown for consideration and approval of any charges to be laid in criminal matters. But Jacqueline, who is now four months’ pregnant with her second child, said the family was hoping to have those answers months ago, and she feels like they are being strung along. “It makes me feel untrusting of the police CONTINUED ON 3
Alexcia McKamey with mom Jacqueline. A celebration of life will be held Saturday for the SUBMITTED child, who died under suspicious circumstances at the age of 14 months.
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