To the editor:
Re: "Mayoral debate," Oct. 19.
I was disappointed to read that the Courier mayoral debate would include only two candidates, Mayor Gregor Robertson and Coun. Suzanne Anton. I'm particularly interested to hear what Randy Helten's, president of West End Neighbours and leader of "Neighbourhoods for a Sustainable Vancouver," party platform would be.
Helten spoke at public hearings in opposition to the horrendous highrise spot rezoning, up to 14, 16, 28 and 33 storeys, being inflicted on communities despite existing limits on building heights. He also supported communities demanding that city council grant and put in place a community planning process before these offensive spot rezones were given the green light.
Helten spoke to the point and effectively at the Shannon Mews public hearing when he quoted Mayor Robertson's election night acceptance speech remarks pledging that his council would listen to what citizens wanted for their neighbourhoods, not ignore then and let developers win the day.
Isabel Minty,
Vancouver
