Dear Editor:
I write regarding Trevor Carolan's unbalanced April 21 column, It's Time for a Change so Study Up, on the North Vancouver-Seymour candidates in the upcoming provincial election.
Trevor Carolyn has painted a very negative picture of MLA Jane Thornthwaite while pumping up the image of the other candidates. As a longtime resident of East Seymour and a very active and dedicated community volunteer, I have had the honour to have worked with Jane and her fellow North Shore Liberal MLAs. They have shown relentless support to my volunteer organization that is very vital to our entire North Shore community.
Jane led the charge convincing cabinet ministers to support our organization in critical life-saving funding issues. Every time I have seen Jane at meetings or on the street meeting residents, the one thing that is constant is she listens. That quality is not always present in all politicians.
Trevor, I really think you could have and should have recognized Jane Thornthwaite's positive contributions to our Seymour riding and greater North Shore community - not one issue in the past. This does not solely define a person's character. Adrian Dix's past transgressions do not define this man's character either. Both are quality people, sincere about serving their community and province.
Tim Jones North Vancouver
