B.C. civic election profile: City of Port Moody

Port Moody will be getting a brand new mayor next week, as current Mayor Rob Vagramov is not running again.

Vagramov was only 26 when he was elected in 2018 and was charged with sexual assault shortly after getting the job.

That charge was eventually stayed but caused friction among council members.

Now the city will be voting for a new Mayor and both candidates are well known to Port Moody city hall.

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Meghan Lahti

Lahti is a long time city councillor. She was first elected in 1996.

She’s a small business owner and has also spent time working in post-secondary education.

Lahti is running on a platform which includes creating a new South Shore Park, expanding Rocky Point Park, reducing traffic congestion, and managing moderate growth.

She also wants to use the former fire hall lands as a space for affordable housing, as well as a new library.

Her and her husband Paul raised their three children in Port Moody.

Lahti says she enjoys travelling, sports, hiking and cycling.

Steve Milani

Milani is a current Port Moody city councillor.

He has built two small businesses: working as a red seal accredited goldsmith and a music industry professional.

Milani’s platform includes securing more green space in the city, insisting developers pay their fair share, and fighting for more job space.

He says he believes in getting things done rather than tying them up in red tape.

Milani has lived in Port Moody for 24 years with his wife and three children.

He designed and built his own home just a short walk from Rocky Point Park and says he is often seen jogging there.

Municipal election day in the province is Oct. 15.