By Elvis Glazier - With only one day left in the by-election there seems to be quite a bit of confusion as to where the candidates stand on the issues. Especially when it comes to the most talked about and contentious issue in South Delta - The Southlands.The confusion seems to have been rectified by the opponents to developing the old Spetifore Farmlands. In the most recent issue of the Delta Optimist the community groups, "Southlands the Facts" and "Save our Southlands" took out a half page ad asking that you vote for Sylvia Bishop. This choice isn't as clearly stated for the people who would like to see the development happen.
Of all the candidates asking for your vote, only one has come out and clearly put his support behind the Century Group's proposed development plan for the Southlands.
Local Tsawwassen businessman, Peter Harms, has openly supported the development proposal from the onset of his campaign, stating that he thoroughly reviewed the Century Group proposal and believes it's the right development for the community, providing much needed housing for seniors and young families as well as improving the soil quality on parts of the site to bring the land back into agricultural production.
"Southlands is a world class urban plan with integrated habitat aspects where people, land and wildlife, like cranes, ducks and sea birds, will live intimately together, serving, supporting and enjoying each other," said Harms, "I studied the plan that Hodgins developed and coming from Europe, I really enjoy that plan."
The Southlands property has been the most polarizing issue in Tsawwassen for close to three decades. For many it is the only deciding factor in this election. So, if you're casting your vote to prevent development on the Southlands, Sylvia Bishop is your choice.
If you count yourself in the camp that would like to see the Southlands developed, you really have only one choice and that is to Vote for Peter Harms.
Haha. That's a funny one.
ReplyDeleteA development proposal for Southlands will never make it past Metro Vancouver. Anyone with half a brain knows that.
Why is everyone making such a big deal about the Southlands? Move on to an issue that IS relevant.
The Southlands needs to be developed to stop the population drain that is happening before we become a ghost town. We are lucky to have a developer that would put such a generous offer forward and I for one want to see this issue resolved. If voting for Peter Harms helps get this land productive again then I'm voting for him.
ReplyDeletePeter Harms has my vote.
Well you are entitled to vote for whomever you choose. But a little more education may prevent you from wasting your vote if this is the only reason you are voting for Peter Harms.
ReplyDeleteI too would like to see the Southlands developed. I'm tired of all these NIMBY's telling me what is best for me and my community. How is voting for the only candidate to tell the truth throwing away my vote? What other candidate choice do I have? Who else will represent my views of the Southlands in council?
ReplyDeleteI'm voting for Peter too.
Having seen Peter Harms in action at the All Candidates debate was quite the sight to say the least. As he seemed to know next to nothing on most of the issues and questions presented, he became the laughing stock of the room.
ReplyDeleteI was embarrassed for the guy! WOW, if you are standing for a position on a council would would think you would at least educate yourself on the issues at hand.
For most of his responses to questions at the debate, he either replied " I don't know nothing so I won't say anything" or his reply's were so ill informed that there was a wave of chucking around the room, as he seemed to be on a totally different subject compared to the other candidates. He just didn't seem to understand what the topic at hand was!
I would say that Sylvia Bishop would be the best bet to act a a positive role model to this morally questionable council. A strange mayor and council that does not act in the best interests of Delta, as proven in several bylaw changes against the interests of saving farm or bog land.
I am voting for Sylvia Bishop based on her knowledge, experience and past track record!
Perhaps it's time we send Mr. Smith to Washington?
ReplyDeleteHe's just a normal guy who wants to do his civic duty. Sure he may not be as savvy as the other, but if he's willing to vote to develop the Southlands than he has my vote.