We asked Richmond’s candidates five questions about local heritage. Their answers are now available for you to read.
Notice of By-Election, June 24, 1967. Richmond Archives, MR SE 35, file 4569.
For fifty years, the Steveston Historical Society has cared for and advocated for Steveston’s history. Decisions made by our elected representatives help shape what gets protected, whose stories get told, and whether young people can experience that history for themselves. We think those decisions deserve a place in the election conversation.
We invited candidates for mayor, council, school trustee and MLA to respond, with questions tailored to the responsibilities of each office. We asked about protecting historic places, supporting the organizations that care for them, making local history accessible to students, and telling the whole story of our community—including the difficult parts.
The replies are published in full, without editing, and can be read by candidate or by question. The Steveston Historical Society is non-partisan and does not endorse or oppose any candidate or party. Our role here is to ask questions and give you a way to hear directly from the people seeking your vote.
Thank you to every candidate who took the time to respond, and to everyone who has put their name forward to serve Richmond. We encourage readers to approach the answers with curiosity and respect, and to take any follow-up questions directly to the candidates.
We’ll continue adding replies as they arrive. Provincial candidates have until October 14 to respond.