Editor,

I am running for Mayor of Langley because of my leadership skills and my respect for the process.

A mayor’s role is not to come up with policy ideas or discreet solutions — that is the responsibility of the Design Review Board, Planning Advisory Board, Expert Staff and City Council. They develop and execute the solutions. It will be my job to lead with inclusiveness and surround myself with those smarter than I am. I have spent a great deal of time during this campaign meeting with the great minds of Langley, and as a result am more fully informed.

At the last city council meeting Mayor McCarthy allowed citizen comment when the subject of the conveyance was brought up. As a citizen, I expressed my concern about the safety of motorists and pedestrians on Wharf Street as well the stability of the hillside. I mentioned researching an unobtrusive system at the top and bottom of Wharf Street similar to those I have seen in other scenic areas.

This was a suggestion to improve safety, not a campaign platform.

TIM CALLISON

Langley