Dear Editor,

I鈥檓 writing in response to Frank Bucholtz鈥檚 article titled 鈥�Local info key in voting.鈥�

I鈥檓 the campaign manager for John Aldag鈥檚 re-election and want to draw your attention to some inaccuracies in your article that must be addressed. In reference to local candidates, Frank says, 鈥淯nlike the federal leaders, they readily answer questions, talk to people directly, and take part in debates.鈥� Frank further notes, 鈥淭here have been numerous debates already, and at most of them, all the candidates have been there. There have been plenty of opportunities to meet voters.鈥� And lastly, 鈥渋f any potential voter wants to talk to a candidate, they will have no problem doing so.鈥�

This is not happening at debates involving candidates for Cloverdale-91原创 City. The Liberal candidate, John Aldag, has attended all seven events that he was invited to attend. To his credit, the NDP candidate also attended the seven all-candidates鈥� events. The PPC candidate attended four events. Tamara Jansen from the Conservatives only attended three business-themed events. And Caelum Nutbrown from the Greens attended a mere two events.

The Conservative candidate directed questions from both the as she fled the debate in Cloverdale, and neither the Conservative nor Green candidates responded to questions from .

Based on my observations during this campaign period, only the Liberal and NDP candidates have succeeded in meeting the statements made by Mr. Bucholtz about local candidates and their willingness to address potential voters.

Your readers have the right to factual information, especially when so much is at stake. I鈥檓 sure you agree.

Cindy Dalglish, campaign manager for John Aldag鈥檚 Re-election