Dear Editor,
Re: “Queen Anne falls to developer,” News, June 29.
I often wonder why the media continues to aggravate old time Richmond residents with development stories. I can appreciate being informed about it, but what will ever stop it? A revolution? Don’t think so. A municipal election? Don’t think so.
Take the recent story about the demolition of the Queen Anne-style Wolff House on Broadmoor Street. Another typically lame, weak and arrogant example of Richmond’s municipal council that goes back to the late ‘60s.
Having grown up and spending most of my 65 years living in Marpole and Richmond, I find it more difficult recognizing any historical landmarks or heritage identity of Richmond.
Developers seem to regulate their own interest and appear to be able to control their own objectives. It’s no wonder that municipal, provincial and federal election turnouts are at all-time lows. The lack of respect or popularity for most politicians was more than evident during their appearance in the Canada Day parade in Steveston.
Credit should be given, however, to Harold Steves who, as usual, is the only local politician that still has respect for the people that elect him.
Bruce MacLeod
Richmond
