Community Confidence

“Teri is an outstanding and experienced Councillor, a strong and respected leader, thoroughly committed to Coquitlam and its residents. She demonstrates pragmatic leadership, dedication, integrity, and wisdom. She truly wants Coquitlam to be the best it can be for residents, families, seniors. I fully support her as City Councillor.”

“As a blind runner, I need a sighted guide if I want to run somewhere other than my treadmill. More than five years ago, Teri heard about my quest to find a guide runner and contacted me. Since then, every week, she has volunteered her time to guide me on our 6 km runs. She has never made me feel like a volunteer project and has become a trusted friend. Through our conversations, I've seen firsthand her deep commitment to our community, its residents and her genuine desire to understand the everyday challenges people with disabilities face. Teri's dedication to accessibility and inclusion extends far beyond committee work - she takes the time to listen, learn, and advocate for meaningful change. She has attended Blind Beginnings workshops and raised accessibility concerns with both Port Moody and Coquitlam and had them addressed. Teri is down-to-earth, honest, reliable, and caring, but what sets her apart for me is her genuine interest in understanding the challenges faced by people with disabilities. If living in an accessible and inclusive city matters to you, I encourage you to support Teri Towner for City Council.”

“I fully support Teri Towner, without any reservations, for her re-election for the position of Coquitlam City Councillor. I see Teri at many Tri-Cities events throughout the year—talking and listening to residents—not as a photo-op—but genuinely conversing with them to learn what they are concerned about in our community. I especially appreciate her listening to concerns about seniors’ issues like affordable housing, staying active to stay healthy, and concerns about safety and age-friendly initiatives. I have known Teri for many years and got to know her well when I asked her to MC our Tri-Cities Seniors’ Action Society “World Fest—A Seniors’ Celebration of Cultures” held at Glen Pine Spirit Square in July 2019 where there were over 800 attendees, 25 exhibitors, and 14 different cultures entertaining. What a terrific job of MCing that she did. When I observe the work that she does on City Council, I appreciate that she deals with her work on an issue-by-issue basis—rather than what interest groups are lobbying for or what seems popular to support. Teri stands by her values and how she feels on issues that will make Coquitlam stronger. I like hard workers and that is why I stand with supporting Teri Towner for Coquitlam City Council. ”

“On behalf of Food Link Society, I am pleased to recognize Councillor Teri Towner for her longstanding commitment to our community and support of our organization. Over the past eight years, I have witnessed Teri’s dedication to strengthening our community through her advocacy for solutions that reduce food waste, protect our environment, and ensure surplus food reaches those who need it most. Teri’s leadership reflects the values we share - collaboration, compassion, inclusion, and responsible stewardship. We appreciate her continued support and the positive impact she has made in our community and are proud to endorse her for re-election.”

“I have known Teri since early 2020 after I joined Talk of The Town Toastmasters club. Teri was the club president and a good role model for our club. If you are looking for someone with high integrity, active listening skills and endless energy, Teri is a great choice. We strongly endorse Teri to be re-elected for the Coquitlam City council. ”

“I worked alongside Teri for 12 years and always found her to be well-prepared, thoughtful and she always makes her decisions on what is best for the City of Coquitlam and its residents.”

“I’ve had the pleasure of working with Teri through many community initiatives including non-profit work, Town Halls hosted in Port Coquitlam and events including the Female Forward Collective. I’ve always admired Teri's thoughtful approach, genuine care for people and families of all generations and her dedication to making a positive impact towards the unique needs of our diverse community. Teri leads with integrity and listens deeply, which makes her such an effective voice on Council. I have collaborated with Teri on a variety of issues including empowerment of women, entrepreneurship, and youth at risk for gang recruitment and programming to further engage them in the community. Teri is a powerhouse on speaking to using your voice and always a pleasure to chat with about community advocacy. I’m proud to support her re-election.”