Port Coquitlam, September 15, 2011: With the support of his family, Greg Moore confirmed today his decision to seek re-election as Mayor of Port Coquitlam . Over the past three years, Mayor Greg Moore has developed a strong team that delivers excellent governance and award-winning municipal services.
“When I took on the role of Mayor in 2008, I was committed to rebuilding PoCo Community Pride through service excellence and community engagement,” said Moore. “Looking back on the last three years I’m proud of the successes achieved and eager to continue my work to make our City a leader in local government services.”
Moore stands behind his record and highlights the many service enhancements achieved under his leadership:
• Renewed relationship with the Kwikwetlem First Nation, which led to the reopening of a previously closed section of the Traboulay PoCo Trail.
• Innovative waste disposal measures – such as curbside food scraps collection – which have allowed Port Coquitlam taxpayers to avoid the increasing garbage fees seen in other Lower Mainland municipalities.
• Development of Port Coquitlam’s first-ever Environmental Strategic Plan, which provides a framework for the City and the community to ensure the long-term protection of Port Coquitlam’s natural assets.
• Core service review and increased public access to the financial planning process to ensure taxpayers are getting value for their tax dollars and that service delivery continue to meet community needs and priorities.
• Investment in recreation facilities and services – such as the Community Sport Strategy, upgrades to Hyde Creek Recreation Centre, Athletic Field Strategy and the addition of the outdoor green gym at Gates Park – to ensure these important community assets continue to meet the needs of Port Coquitlam residents.
• Enhancing the City website, introducing new online services and using social media tools to provide Port Coquitlam residents accessible, two-way communication channels to receive City information and provide feedback.
In what is arguably a lengthy list of significant achievements since his election as Port Coquitlam’s Mayor, Moore points to the Coast Meridian Overpass as the one he is most proud of.
“Transportation has been the number one issue for decades,” said Moore. “Our investment in the Coast Meridian Overpass and other road enhancements means our residents are getting around our community more quickly, and arriving home from work earlier to be with their families. Local businesses benefit too as they are able to get their products to market faster.”
While the Mayor may sound boastful of his accomplishments, a long list of awards and recognition supports his claims of Port Coquitlam’s service excellence:
• The Coast Meridian Overpass (CMO) received an Award of Merit from the Consulting Engineers of British Columbia (CEBC).
• The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) of the United States
• Canada Canadian Financial Reporting Award.
• Efforts to engage and connect with citizens were recognized by the Union of British Columbia Municipalities 2010 Best Practices Award for Civic Engagement.
Mayor Moore led a new way of doing business at City Hall that focuses on connecting both residents and businesses with the City. He says that when residents are connected to the decision-making process and the outcomes, we create a community where citizens can share pride in what we can all achieve. Moore commented, “We’ve been working hard to ensure that everyone has an opportunity to participate in everything we do at the City, and the UBCM Civic Engagement Award is encouraging. Port Coquitlam will continue to be a leader in finding new ways to include the community in the decision-making that affects them.”
Moore has also reached beyond Port Coquitlam, as Director for Metro Vancouver and the Chairperson of the Waste Management Committee for the organization and a member of the Union of British Columbia Municipalities executive.
Greg Moore, his wife Erin and their daughter Madison are all lifelong residents of Port Coquitlam. Greg knows the City well, servicing six years as a City Councillor and the past three years as Mayor, Moore is a former employee of Port Coquitlam in both the Parks and Recreation and the Planning Department. Moore holds an undergraduate degree in Urban Planning and a master's degree in Management and Business Administration. Moore ‘s passion for his community is reflected in his many volunteer activities , including as Co-Chair of the New View Society Capital Fundraising Task Force, a Board member for the HR MacMillan Space Centre, and Chairperson and founder of the Homes For Good Ending Homelessness Society. Moore is the former Chair of the Terry Fox Hometown Run, and is active in his church.
