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Cote throws hat in as Wright ponders future BY THERESA MCMANUS REPORTER tmcmanus@royalcityrecord.com
Jonathan Cote feels the time is right to take a run at being the next mayor of New Westminster. The three-term city councillor will run for mayor in November’s civic election. “I think it’s a good time for me. I have served on city council for the past nine years. I am at the very end of the urban studies master’s program at SFU,” he told The Record. “I think it’s a good stage in my life where I am looking for that next opportunity to be able to best contribute to the city. I think this is that opportunity.” Incumbent mayor Wayne Wright hasn’t decided whether he will seek re-election in
the Nov. 15 civic election. Before announcing his candidacy, Cote informed Wright of his plans to run for mayor. “I have a lot of respect of the work that Wayne has done in our community. I just think it’s time for New Westminster to take its next big step,” Cote said. “I think we are at a point of transition, and I think I’ve got some experience and some quality, both with my educational background and the work I’ve done on council, to really help New Westminster take that next step, whether it’s leading our official community plan or implementation of the master transportation plan.” Asked how he would differ from Wright as mayor, Cote said he has a stronger interest in public policy, something he says
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shapes everything from environmental to social issues. “When Wayne first arrived at the City of New Westminster, the city really needed someone to believe in the city and someone to help promote the city,” he said. “I think Wayne was the right person 12 years ago to be able to do that, but I think as the city has matured and we are really starting to see some changes in New Westminster, it’s time to make sure we have got the policy work right and that some of those details are taken care of.” Cote said his campaign will focus on four main themes: building a strong local economy; building a transportation system ◗Wright Page 4
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