Brian VanGarderen

https://www.theprogress.com/.../anti-bondar-billboard.../ https://www.theprogress.com/.../chilliwack-school-board.../ These acts are not ok. If this was to occur in our school systems it would not be tolerated. Discrimination and harassment are unacceptable in schools and especially in our community. Last night I made my thoughts known during the debate. It is ok to share your beliefs and differences, but it is not acceptable to target someone directly with hate and derogator...y speech. The candidates running for school trustee byelection do not deserve to be treated poorly or targeted personally over our unique differences. We are running for trustee to make decisions for our students' future. When a current board member is worried about what a candidate might bring in, that person needs to seriously look themselves to realize what they are doing is a poor example for the students they represent. We must respect each other, and if there are disagreements, it is important for you to vote for the ideas you support. Let's lead by example to embody the qualities we want our students to have! See more

Check out this interview starting at 7:49! Thanks again to Don Lehn and Berris Karden for treating me so well. I look forward the the debate airing.

Thank you to our gold level sponsor, Simpson Notaries! This week on "Hames Hot Mic", host Clint Hames interviews Brian VanGarderen, the third in our candidates... series for the upcoming Chilliwack School Board by-election, February 13th. Watch the candidates on February 5th, 7 pm in a debate on chillTV, moderated by Clint Hames. Watch this space for details! chillTV: TV for Chilliwack! Don Lehn John Barson Wayne Bjorge

Over the past few weeks, there have been many questions asked of me. I would like to share those questions and answers! 1. What is your experience with the public education system in Chilliwack? My experience with Chilliwack’s public education system is limited. My daughter, who is 10 months old will be attending her local public schools, Greendale Elementary, Vedder Middle, and Sardis Secondary. My experience in a public education system is vast due to the different roles an...Continue reading

There will be many posts this week. I will be sharing interviews and questions that have been asked of me each day. Hope you come to learn more about who I am as a candidate and what I stand for! It is important to have trustees that put students first over their own beliefs and ideas! https://www.theprogress.com//video-chilliwack-byelection-/

Some great questions asked!