ELECT JUDY DUECK FOR COUNCILLOR
ABOUT JUDY
I have called Maple Ridge my home for over 40 years and raised my two daughters here with my husband, Ron, because we love the community.
I had the pleasure of running a successful consulting business in the community prior to joining the management team with the School District as their Manager of Health, Safety & Wellness, where I worked until my recent retirement.
My extensive employment background has afforded me many opportunities to develop strong leadership and interpersonal skills that have also served me well as a previously elected official for our community, where, after 21 years of public service, I earned the compliment of being known as “The Voice of Reason.”
Serving on the Board of Education from 1993 - 2002, during which I was elected by my peers first as vice-chair and then as chair, as well as serving as a municipal councillor from 2002 – 2014, were some of the most rewarding years of my life.
Although I decided to not run for re-election in 2014, I have never lost interest in serving my community at the municipal level of politics, as I believe that Maple Ridge has a bright future and I know that I can once again contribute to ensuring that we, as a community, build that future together.
I bring a proven track record of being approachable and informed and I pride myself on the fact that I am known for my high level of integrity.
I believe our community can address both our issues and our opportunities, but it needs experienced and trustworthy people leading the conversations and I know I bring those qualities and the kind of leadership that is needed to move us forward.
I would be honoured to receive your trust and be “The Voice of Reason” that you can count on. On October 20, 2018, please vote Judy Dueck for councillor.
KEY ISSUES
PUBLIC SAFETY/VIBRANT COMMUNITY
Public safety has always been a priority for me and will continue to be if elected.
I will support:
- Crime prevention and pro-active enforcement.
- Addressing business and property owners concerns/issues related to crime.
- Advocacy and working with other levels of government to ensure there is sufficient resources to address social issues within our community.
PUBLIC TRUST/CITIZEN ENGAGEMENT
I believe a “New Direction” is critical. I will work to maintain public trust and ensure that there is meaningful public consultation regarding the issues and opportunities that face our community, so that we can create our solutions together.
I will support:
- Open government.
- Public access to elected officials and public consultation.
- Prompt and reliable service within city hall.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
We need to grow our commercial tax base and create jobs through a strong economic plan to reduce our current dependency on residential taxes, which is presently 93%.
I will support:
- Business retention
- Increasing commercial, industrial and shopping opportunities
- Tourism strategies
GROWTH/PLANNING
I believe that development must meet the needs of our current citizens without compromising our future generations.
I will support:
- The Official Community Plan.
- Maximizing densification along transportation corridors.
- Protecting the environment
- Expanding our parks, recreation and arts opportunities
TRANSPORTATION
Residents living in Maple Ridge need to be able to travel conveniently to destinations within our community and to other centers in the Metro Vancouver area.
I will support:
- Improving and expanding all modes of transportation options.
- Maple Ridge having a strong voice at the regional tables.
- An equitable regional funding model that meets the needs of Maple Ridge.
FISCAL MANAGEMENT
It is important for those in government to respect taxpayers by managing their tax dollars wisely.
I will support:
- Sound fiscal management.
- Mitigating tax increases.
- Multi year financial plans that address the long term sustainability of our community.
VOTER INFORMATION
Where to Vote on Election Day
Did you know that you do not have to vote for 6 candidates on your ballot, you only need to vote for those you want to see elected. By doing this you increase the chances of those you select.
GENERAL VOTING will be open to qualified electors of Maple Ridge on Saturday, October 20, 2018 from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM at the following locations:
Hammond Elem. School 11520 203
Laity View Elem. School 21023 123
Eric Langton Elem. School 12138 Edge
Yennadon Elem. School 23347 128
Samuel Robertson Sec. 10445 245
Garibaldi Sec. 24789 Dewdney Trunk
Whonnock Elem. School 27471 112
For more info go to the City of Maple Ridge website, click on the link below.
Advanced Polls
Advanced Voting 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Voters may choose to vote at any advance or general voting opportunity.
October 6 & 10
City Hall 11995 Haney Place
October 13
Planet Ice 23588 Jim Robson Way
City Hall 11955 Haney Place
Maple Ridge Baptist Church 22155 Lougheed Maple Ridge Alliance Church 20399 DTR
October 14
Alexander Robinson Elem 11849 238b
Yennadon Elementary School 23347 128 Hammond Community Centre 20601 Westfield
October 16
Fraserview Village Small Hall 22610 116
Oct. 17 & 18
City Hall 11995 Haney Place
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