Dear Editor:
Re: "Voting should be easier than ever," Burnaby NOW, Oct. 24.
Making voting easier may not increase voter participation if they don't feel engaged with their city council.
I think more voters would participate if councillors were running in wards. Instead of a lengthy ballot with perhaps 20 at-large councillors, a ballot for a ward might have three to four candidates to choose from.
As well, wards ensure that there are voices on council to speak for every neighbourhood of the city.
It's too late for this municipal election on Nov. 15, but the Union of B.C. Municipalities should take a position and press the provincial government for legislation.
Derek Wilson, Port Moody
