The Tri-City News sent questionnaires to each candidate in the 2022 civic election to learn more about who they are, why they are campaigning and what are the issues that matter most to them.
Candidates are being published to our website in alphabetical order.
Jami Watson
- Age: 44
- Years as a Port Coquitlam resident: Recently moved to Walnut Grove (Langley) due to affordability issues.
- Occupation: Costco Wholesale
- Most recent civic/volunteer work? The Port Coquitlam Accessibility, Equality and Inclusion Committee in 2021.
- Email: [email protected]
- Instagram: @jamiwatsonforcitycouncil
- Twitter: @jamibee4
- Facebook/TikTok: @JamiWatson
Why are you running?
"During the pandemic when I was working the frontlines at Costco. I learned the importance of collaboration and embracing new ideas especially during challenging times. Inflation, housing crisis, overdoses pandemic and climate change are some of the things our communities are facing. I want to belong to a team with the mayor, city council and community members to find ways to face these challenges. As a woman living with a disability, I want to bring my perspective and ideas to the table. Diversity on council is essential in creating an inclusive city for all."
What’s your No. 1 issue and why?
"My number one issue is accessibility particularly when it comes to housing. My children go to school in Port Coquitlam, I work in Port Coquitlam and our sports are in Port Coquitlam. Yet I could never afford to buy or rent in my own city. That is the case with a lot of people. I recently heard a story of a family of four with two kids living in a one bedroom apartment. That is one story of too many. Yes there are rentals but who can afford $2,300 a month for a two bedroom apartment? We all deserve to have a roof over our heads, a living wage, food in our cupboards and opportunities that improve our quality of life."
