Dear Editor:
Re: Mayor must learn to cooperate with others, Letters to the editor, June 20.
I differ in Mr. Evans' opinion because I thought Mayor Corrigan's reasons for voting against the plan reflected some critical thinking on his part. He did not disagree that a transportation plan was needed. He disagreed with the scope and cost of the plan and was concerned about how taxpayers would pay for it and whether the public would accept it.
As a citizen of Burnaby, I was actually proud to have him represent me, and I applauded his courageous stance rather than fall into a group think mentality and take the easy road by just "going with the flow." Yes, he has opposed many other projects, but it was always in the interest of the City of Burnaby and its residents who he recognizes would be among those who actually pay for these projects and/or be affected by them.
I am glad that he does not view the tax paying citizens of Burnaby as cash cows and believe he is one of the more fiscally responsible and cognizant mayors in the Lower Mainland.
Jason Chow, Burnaby
