To the Editor:
I would like to thank Sjeng Derkx from the Green Party and Michelle Mungall from the New Democratic Party for attending the all-candidates forum held for senior students at Prince Charles Secondary School on April 24. The forum was held only five hours before the community forum and at the same venue. This event has been a tradition at our school and on the seven occasions that I have helped organize this forum, there have only been two candidates who have not attended or at least sent a representative.
It is unfortunate that the Liberal candidate, Greg Garbula, chose not to attend, answer questions and speak with the youth of our community at this event, even after receiving a personal invitation and having one delivered to his local constituency office.
I would like Mr. Garbula to explain to the youth of our community exactly what he thinks the job of MLA is if not to respond to the concerns of the community, including the youth and young voters?
Allan Gribbin
Creston