To the Editor,
I must take issue with a couple of points made by Graham Ritchie in his letter in the last Undercurrent in which he emphasizes the importance of “opinions based on facts.” In his letter he states that Tim Rhodes was running for mayor unopposed which has never been the case. A simple check with the Bowen Island Municipal website, would have shown that Stacey Beamer had submitted his nomination papers before Mr. Rhodes.
Mr. Ritchie also challenges Shari Ulrich’s comment about Mr. Skeels personality. Graham is fortunate to have never been the recipient of Mr. Skeels’ sarcasm. I have been on the receiving end of a highly dismissive email from this mayoralty candidate wherein Mr. Skeels, after hearing me speak to council in support of the Cape Roger Curtis neighbourhood plan, questioned my understanding the issues and stated that the CRC application for subdivision into 10 acres lots had been turned down. I do not want to reopen the CRC debate but once again, had Mr. Skeels checked the BIM website he would have realized that his statement was not true. This is not the type of behaviour I am looking for in a mayor. I want someone who shows respect to all, whether they are supportive or not. Having worked with Tim Rhodes on a number of committees and groups over the years, I know that the Bowen community can count on Tim to be a mayor who will encourage respectful dialogue and get his facts right.
Jane Kellett
