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.
Jenny Zhou
- Age: Did not answer
- Years as a Port Coquitlam resident: Six
- Occupation: Caregiver
- Most recent civic/volunteer work: Action4Canada
- Email: [email protected]
- Linktree: @zhouforcouncil
- Telegram: @walkinthetruth
Why are you running?
"There is a silent percentage of the population who have had no representation at all in the different levels of government since the beginning of the lockdowns. These are small businesses who have been forced to close, and people who still care about individual rights and freedoms and are questioning the narrative. They are our neighbours, co-workers, friends, and family members, and yet they are being vilified, belittled or dismissed, by our government leaders at all levels as a “fringe minority with unacceptable views.” I am running to give these people a voice in this civic election."
What’s your No. 1 issue and why?
"Over the past year, I’ve noticed a growing division in our community that is unprecedented over the Covid-19 measures. This division has not been mended even with the temporary removal of the mandates. Those who felt the pain inflicted by these measures have lost their confidence in government at all levels. To restore trust and unity, decision makers must return to a fundamental set of values that we can all identify with as Canadians in the decision making process, which includes equality, respect, inclusivity and liberty!"
