Should he run or should he call it a day? That's the question the embattled Mayor of Port Coquitlam is considering as the civic election approaches. Scott Young was arrested last year, and despite a criminal conviction, has managed to hang onto his job.
"I recognized my errors, I apologized to those involved and my community on numerous occasions,'' he said back in July
On numerous occasions, councillor Greg Moore has sought Young's resignation. Moore is now seeking the mayor's job.
"Maybe he needs to run to understand what the community sentiment is and on November 15th, we will let the electorate decide,'' said Moore
Most of the Port Coquitlam residents that CTV talked to, have already made up their minds.
"I think it's an embarrassment to the City and the citizens that we have a mayor who would commit a crime, be charged and put his name forward again," one resident told CTV. "No, he's not getting my vote if he runs."
Mike Bowen is also running for mayor in Port Coquitlam. He wouldn't be surprised to see Young's name on the ballot.
"There is still a lot of support in the community for Scott Young despite what people are saying on the streets, so in a way yes, in another way no,'' he said.
Scott Young has until October 10th to submit his nomination papers. It's unlikely he'll run for mayor, but he may be considering council or school board. We don't know because he's declined an interview with CTV.
He told the local newspaper, that if he were to run, he believes people would see past his legal troubles and look at what he has contributed to the community.
He also says he has received a lot of encouragement from members of the community to run again this fall.
With a report by CTV British Columbia's Carrie Stefanson
