Brad West wants Greg Moore’s job.
Today (Thursday), the three-term city councillor announced he’ll run for mayor in the city of Port Coquitlam.
West, 33, is the first person to declare his candidacy for the top seat after Moore told The Tri-City News last fall he would not seek re-election.
A Riverside secondary graduate, West said he’s using the slogan #MadeInPoCo for his campaign to show “my hometown pride. It’s who I am. I’m a lifelong resident of Port Coquitlam and I want to represent the families here. There are a lot of issues going on, and solutions I want for my community.”
Since being elected in 2008, West has chaired every city committee; currently, he leads the smart growth committee that considers land-use planning.
If elected, West said his focus will be on affordability, safety, sports and recreation, and “implementing family-friendly policies.” He also plans to keep property taxes low, grow economic development and develop more housing choices.
His platform can be found online at bradwest.ca and on social media via Facebook (BradWestForPoCoMayor) and Twitter (@BradWestPoCo).
West is an alumnus of the University of Victoria (bachelor of arts in communications) and St. Francis Xavier University (diploma in Catholic ministry). Last year, he completed a leadership program at Harvard University. He works as the communications and political action co-ordinator for the United Steelworkers’ District 3 office.
The civic election is Oct. 20.
