Opinion

Political campaigning is all about branding, perception and how you position yourself, so it was no surprise the four seeking Delta's top job tried to carve out their own turf when they met for the first time earlier this week.

Editor: On behalf of the board of directors for the Little House Society, I would like to thank the citizens of South Delta for their ongoing support and encouragement.

Editor: Congratulations to the students of Port Guichon Elementary on their excellent performance of The Wizard of Oz last month. A special thank you to the teachers and educational assistants that volunteered two evenings of their time.

In my column of Oct. 21, I noted that, in the last fiscal year, the Corporation of Delta's operating expenditures increased at a rate of 9.5 times that of general inflation and suggested that voters consider this to be a major election issue.

There are countless things Canadians wish for these days, but I'm guessing more politicians doesn't even come close to making that list.

Editor: Re: Engelland questions summit, Oct. 21 I agree that we should be questioning the legality of the Mayor's Summit held in March of this year.

Editor: I congratulate all of the 13 actors in the courtroom drama Twelve Angry Men (by Reginald Rose) for their fine performances in the Sidekick Players Club's current production.

Editor: An official community plan is "a statement of objectives and policies to guide decisions on planning and land use management...

Fabian Milat is catching grief these days for seeking seats on both Delta council and the Delta school board.

Editor: Isn't it ironic? Just a few weeks ago Mayor Lois Jackson felt compelled to seek legal advice to clarify whether candidates in the municipal election could offer their opinion on Southlands development.