Richmond News
The Richmond News has been busy soliciting the profiles and some key information from all 30 mayoral and city council candidates for the civic election being held on Saturday, Oct. 15.
We asked them why they are looking for your vote and why they are running for office. We also asked them what they believe to be the three key issues in this year’s election.
Here are the three candidates for mayor in the 2022 Richmond election:
Name: Malcolm Brodie
Party: Independent
Occupation: Mayor
Why are you running for office: I’m running for re-election as Mayor to help lead Richmond in continuing to grow responsibly, affordably and sustainably for future generations — as we maintain the safe, high quality of life and good management the City has now.
Key issues in this election:
1. Affordability – we need to work with partners on a full range of housing for families to sustainably complement our many environmental initiatives and programs. Important in order to ensure affordability, we want to extend our extensive recreational trails, cycle paths, childcare centres and facilities;
2. Finances – we need to continue to keep Richmond’s property taxes low and our finances strong while expanding grants and subsidies for those who cannot afford recreation or other programs;
3. Community safety – it’s vitally important that we continue to provide the resources and personnel to keep every resident and business safe. We need to eliminate racial discrimination and hate through education and encouraging victims to report incidents. Everyone needs to feel safe in the City. …