Dear Editor,
In the Richmond News of June 22, it states that the majority of city councillors voted against the pilot program allowing drinking alcohol in Richmond parks. It seemed like a done deal!
So why then was it re-opened? I was somewhat taken aback when I read in the July 6 edition of the Richmond News that now drinking alcohol got approved in three parks, including part of Garry Point Park, which Mayor Brodie was against.
Who pushed that through, against the advice of Richmond’s health officer, Dr. Meena Dawar, and the concern of citizens of Richmond?
City Council is accountable to the public and is supposed to work for the wellbeing of families and children.
I want to thank all those that voted against the pilot project and didn’t waver.
Thank you, Couns. Bill McNulty, Michael Wolfe and Chak Au. Your perseverance for the common good will be remembered.
Brigitte Moore
Richmond
