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Leonard’s union support a ‘cozy arrangement’ Daniel Palmer News staff
Saanich police and firefighter unions are throwing their support behind Mayor Frank Leonard in his bid for re-election, but the move is drawing criticism from Leonard’s opponent. On Friday, both the Saanich Fire Fighters Association, Local 967, and Saanich Police Association endorsed Leonard at his campaign office on Cloverdale Avenue. “Mayor Leonard has shown his dedication to public safety and has had an open-door policy to our association,” said Aaron Charlton, Saanich Fire Fighters Association president. “He’s proved to us that safety for the public and our members is top priority.” Todd Lamb, vice president for the Saanich Police Association, said his members “overwhelmingly voted to endorse Mayor Leonard in his campaign for mayor.” “Public safety is something I take very, very seriously,” Leonard said. “I’ve always had a good relationship with the unions.” Mayoral candidate Richard Atwell said Leonard, who chairs the Saanich Police Board, shouldn’t be accepting an endorsement from the union that represents police officers. “The fact he is their employer and also sits on the Saanich Police Board, puts Frank Leonard in an obvious conflict of interest and highlights the cozy culture of entitlement that has characterized Saanich City Hall during his 18 years as Mayor,” Atwell said. PLEASE SEE: Unions not approached by other candidates, Page A7
Adorable orphans
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Six-week old orphan kittens Chanel, Armani and Prada play at the Pacific Cat Clinic in Saanich Plaza with Dr. Helen Bell, left, Nana Foundation’s Tryntje Horn and clinic employee Lee Penner. The three women will care for the kittens until the animals find a successful adoptive family. Pacific Cat Clinic won a national award from insurance provider Pets Plus Us as well as $1,500 towards a charity of its choice for its work rescuing orphaned kittens and finding homes for them. See the full story on Page A3.
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