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.
Paul Lambert
- Age: 36
- Years as a Coquitlam resident: 24
- Occupation: Small business consultant
- Most recent civic/volunteer work? City of Coquitlam Sports and Recreation Advisory Committee since 2018, Coquitlam River Watershed Roundtable since 2020, Tri-City Green Council since 2020, Protect Coquitlam’s Urban Forest (PCUF) since 2020.
- Website: paullambert.ca
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: 604-499-4234
Why are you running for public office?
"I’m running for city council to listen to residents and then actually act on the feedback they give. I have spoken with residents across Coquitlam and many feel their voice is not being heard. They feel like the city is telling us what to do, instead of listening and taking our input. They also feel that no matter what they say, the city is going to go ahead and do whatever it had planned to do. This is very upsetting to hear. On city council, I will make sure residents are listened to, and then their feedback is acted on."
What’s your No. 1 issue and why?
"My number 1 issue is growth and housing. For the past four years, Coquitlam has experienced an unprecedented level of development and growth. I have spoken with residents across Coquitlam and many are concerned about the effect this is having on our city. They are concerned about the strain being put on our roads, parks, schools, healthcare system and local environment. I believe we need to listen to residents and slow down to a moderate level of development and growth. Slowing down doesn’t mean failing to address affordability though. It means building housing that actually meets the needs of Coquitlam residents."
