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.
Richard Biedka
- Age: Did not answer
- Years as a Port Moody resident: 30
- Occupation: President of Richard Biedka International Ltd., a seafood and commodity trading company
- Most recent civic/volunteer work? Volunteer distributing information on new changes to Environmentally Sensitive Area (ESA) guidelines in Port Moody
- Website: richardbiedka4council.ca
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: 778-951-8459
- Facebook: @richardbiedka4council
Why are you running for public office?
"I am running for councillor to return city focus to core services and deliver those services on budget for you. After all, you have to live within your means and it is only right that our city does as well. My goal is to ensure every tax dollar is spent wisely so we can together strengthen the city’s financial position. That will be my guiding principle as I make decisions that impact the lives of the residents of Port Moody."
What is your No. 1 issue and why?
"Changes to Environmentally Sensitive Area guidelines. I will not support proposals such as the ESA as they are an overreach and expand a scope that the city does not have. In addition, this proposal infringes on personal property if you live near the ocean, forest, creek, stream, or ravine. It means an increase in processing and fees if you want to maintain your property, or upgrade your property safety because you have a family. If elected, I will make sure your tax dollars are used wisely and ESA proposals like these do not make it to the council table."
