Pubdate: Tue, 21 Oct 2008 Source: Abbotsford Times (CN BC) Copyright: 2008 The Abbotsford Times Contact: http://www.abbotsfordtimes.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1009 Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/people/Felger (Tim Felger) FELGER HOSTS CANDIDATES' FORUM TOMORROW Tim Felger won't be going to Ottawa as Abbotsford's MP, but the Marijuana Party candidate still has a vision to resolve some of the city's social problems. Felger, now seeking a council seat in Abbotsford's civic elections, will host and moderate an all-candidates meeting tomorrow at Matsqui Centennial Auditorium. According to Felger, the 2*-hour forum that gets underway at 7 p.m., offers an opportunity for all civic candidates - council and board of education - to speak about drugs, the rising level of crime and "the drug addicted homeless epidemic that has gripped" the city. "We want to hear what the [candidates'] plans are, if elected, for dealing with the drug-addicted homelessness, property crime, street prostitution, gangs, home invasions and violence," said Felger. The Abbotsford man said the forum should offer some insight into those seeking government seats on Nov. 15. "Abbotsford has not always been known for its free speech, but I am confident that we can lead the nation and the world in solving the gang and drug violence that has made our city, and most cities in Canada, violent and unlivable." Felger is looking forward to the exchange of ideas. "I am hoping some better ideas emerge besides hiring more police officers, but I am not speaking, I am just the moderator." - --- MAP posted-by: Jay Bergstrom