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December 3rd, 1979.

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; City for the past 10 years and stated in the 1980's the citizens can look forward

to continued. commercial and industrial growth and upgrading of roads, recreation

and essential services. Alderman Keryluk expressed appreciation to

former Mayor Campbell and Mrs. Campbell aud wished them both well.

Alderman Keryluk extended congratulations to Mayor Laking and Aldermen

Gates and Mabbett.- Alderman Keryluk then thanked his wife, Mary, and

staff members for their support in 1979 and expressed -appréciation. to-the
individuals iwho aided in his re-election. a

Alderman Gates then addressed the meeting and. recognized candidates Alderman

Mr. M. Charko and Mr. D. Vater. Alderman Gates then introduced members Gates -

of his family. Alderman Gates expressed his appreciation to the people
who helped him during his campaign and stated he is looking forward to

serving the citizens of Port Coquitlam and will work hard on their behalf.

INAUGURAL ADDRESS:

Inaugural

Mayor Laking addressed the meeting stating he has served the citizens Address ~
Mayor Laking

of Port Coquitlam as Alderman for the last 12 years and has worked hard

to bring forth what the citizens want. Mayor Laking stated he is looking

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forward to the challenge of serving Port Coquitlam as Mayor. Mayor

Laking stated in the future there will be some change in the community

but that the changes will only be done after full consultation with

Council members and staff to be sure when changes come they are good

changes for the benefit of the citizens. Mayor Laking stated next year

in 1980 one of the greatest challenges will be the question of transit,

how, why and when and who is going to pay the bill, and to get some

relief in the near future for the rush hour traffic. Mayor Laking

stated he is looking forward to a year of challenge in industrial development.
Mayor Laking advised Port Coquitlam has never had a problem with residential
development but with the implementation of the Mary Hill Bypass tin Port
Coquitlam the indication is that the City now holds one of the prime

areas, in British Columbia and Mayor Laking advised he will.continue to

work for industrial as well as commercial’ development which will increase
employment in the area and cut down on the necessity for residents to
commute. Mayor Laking stated he has worked on studies of the Coquitlam
River and will continue to work to get the Coquitlam River upgraded.

Mayor Laking stated the City will be working to upgrade the roads and

work on a cost sharing program. Mayor Laking stated drainage and recreation
will also be studied further in 1980. Mayor Laking welcomed Alderman

Gates to Council and extended congratulations to Aldermen Keryluk and

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