Candidate’s age: 59
What neighbourhood of Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows do you live in? West Maple Ridge
How many years have you lived in MR/PM, please specify: Began work here in 2000, moved here in 2002
Profession: Retired teacher
Social media accounts and website: www.facebook.com/pete.buddle.3/
Telephone number voters can reach you at: voters can e-mail me at mr.bubbles@telus.net
What is the most important issue facing voters in this election, and what should be done about it? (Maximum 200 word response)
The most important issue in life is survival. In the context of this election, that means: 1) retaining our sovereignty as Canadians; 2) addressing affordable and available housing; 3) ensuring adequate incomes for citizens; 4) respecting the autonomy and freedom to obtain medical and all health services; 5) making clear distinctions between church and state; and 6) providing each resident with the means to realize freedom. Canadians have not consented to be governed, least of all by out-of-touch, entitled, corrupt or conflicted politicians. There needs to be more fun, more art, more money in people’s pockets, and less intrusive control.
Candidate bio: Eldest of nine children, and father of one. Obtained a bachelor of education degree specializing in teaching English as a second language, fluent in French, worked as a mover for 12 years while pursuing musical goals (punk, jazz, rock, classical, electronic, mock-hippy, etc.) in Montreal. Lived in Kuujjuaq, Quebec to do first year of teaching, then Garden River, Alberta for second year of teaching, then here. Taught mostly adult education including teaching in jails, and some substitute teaching in elementary and secondary. Second election as a Rhinocéros Party candidate. Currently pursuing doing whatever I feel like, including getting enough sleep and exercise, eating a healthy diet, playing more music, spending time with people I care about, and enjoying the outdoors.
