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Letter: Politicians should fulfill their mandates to prevent byelections

I'm always appalled by politicians who, for purely selfish reasons, quit before their existing mandate is fulfilled.
Letter to the Editor
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Coquitlam city council is asking the provincial government to waive the byelection requirement to replace the seat left vacant by Bonita Zarrillo, who was elected as MP last month.
The Editor,
 
Re: No thanks, Coquitlam council says for byelection (www.tricitynews.com, Oct. 5, 2021)
 
I'm always appalled by politicians who, for purely selfish reasons, quit before their existing mandate is fulfilled.
 
In this case, the taxpayers will avoid the cost of $200,000 to elect another councillor to replace Bonita Zarrillo, but at the expense of the representation of those that voted for her.
 
This is undemocratic and must be prohibited by the provincial government.
 
Bob Elliott
Port Coquitlam