About Us
What is the Coquitlam Civic League?
The Coquitlam Civic League is a non-profit society formed by a group of local citizens dedicated to enhancing the health and vitality of Coquitlam through the increased civic engagement of its citizens. The formation of the Coquitlam Civic League was inspired by the success of the Guelph Civic League in Ontario in engaging and inspiring citizen involvement.
What is the purpose of the Coquitlam Civic League?
Over the last decade there has been a significant decline in voter participation in local elections. In 2005 only 23% of eligible voters cast a ballot. Members of the Coquitlam Civic League seek a re-invigorated and engaged democracy. To do so new methods of including the voices of citizens need to be developed.
The CCL is devoted to:
We believe the planning and management of our city will be enhanced by greater input and participation from Coquitlam’s citizens.
Our objective is to understand and promote community values, raise awareness of local issues, and create opportunities for meaningful citizen involvement in local governance.
Who are the members of the Coquitlam Civic League?
The Coquitlam Civic League was founded in 2008 by a group of local citizens dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in Coquitlam. We are committed to engaging citizens from all walks of life and ideological persuasions about the values that shape our community.
Are you a political party?
The Coquitlam Civic League is not a political party, is not related to any political party, and has no intention of becoming a political party. Members represent the range of the political spectrum. We are a non-partisan citizen’s advocacy group.
For more information or to contribute, please contact:
Ted Kuntz, Chair of Coquitlam Civic League at tjkuntz@axion.net or 604-942-7134
Values of The Coquitlam Civic League:
Board of Directors 2008
Ted Kuntz – is a psychotherapist, author, and consultant. He has worked in Coquitlam since 1979. Ted has served as a director with various local and national organizations including Community Ventures Society, PoCoMo Youth Services Society, SHARE Family and Community Services Society, Rivershed Society of BC, Citizens Examining the Social Impacts of Gambling, PLAN, Plan Institute, Philia, Society for Community Development, and was a charter member of the Port Coquitlam Centennial Rotary Club. Ted is an author and a regular contributor to the Tri City News. Ted was honoured in 2007 with the Chamber of Commerce Lifetime Legacy Award and the Spirit of Community Award for Legacy Leadership.
Marcy Green - is a retired education and training consultant, a grandmother of four, a community volunteer and an actor in community theatre. She was a founding member of the Women’s Centre and Transition House in the Tri-Cities and is presently involved with Beacon Unitarian Church, the Coquitlam Area Gogos and Theatrix Youtheatre. She believes in community building and grass roots organizations that can make a difference in the world.
Kathleen Wallace-Deering - has lived in Coquitlam for the past 25 years, raising 3 children and assisting with her husband's Coquitlam-based small business. Kathleen's children’s first experience of "citizen activism" was delivering flyers in support of the municipal referendum to preserve Mundy Park as an urban forest. She has volunteered in various initiatives to respond to the needs of the most vulnerable in our local and global community. A founding member of the Tri-Cities Housing Coalition and Citizens Examining the Social Impacts of Gambling, Kathleen is currently volunteering as Advocacy Coordinator for the Greater Van Gogos, a network of women supporting the Stephen Lewis Foundation's Grandmothers Campaign to assist Africans grandmothers caring for children who have been orphaned by AIDS. A favourite quotation is "When the people lead, eventually the leaders will follow."
Terri Evans - is an academic whose interests include local and regional politics, planning and policy issues, democratic institutions and practices, and intergovernmental and multijurisdictional relations. Terri's teaching activities focus on developing within students an appreciation of the complexity of and interconnections within the urban landscape, and to inspire them to be thoughtful citizens and stewards. Outside of teaching Terri has worked as a facilitator for the BC Citizens Assembly on Electoral Reform and the Regional Vancouver Urban Observatory. Terri shepherded the Coquitlam Farmer's Market since its inception in 1996.
Siobhan Ashe -
The Coquitlam Civic League is a non-profit society formed by a group of local citizens dedicated to enhancing the health and vitality of Coquitlam through the increased civic engagement of its citizens. The formation of the Coquitlam Civic League was inspired by the success of the Guelph Civic League in Ontario in engaging and inspiring citizen involvement.
What is the purpose of the Coquitlam Civic League?
Over the last decade there has been a significant decline in voter participation in local elections. In 2005 only 23% of eligible voters cast a ballot. Members of the Coquitlam Civic League seek a re-invigorated and engaged democracy. To do so new methods of including the voices of citizens need to be developed.
The CCL is devoted to:
- increased citizen participation
- improved health and vitality through civic engagement
- increased political accountability
We believe the planning and management of our city will be enhanced by greater input and participation from Coquitlam’s citizens.
Our objective is to understand and promote community values, raise awareness of local issues, and create opportunities for meaningful citizen involvement in local governance.
Who are the members of the Coquitlam Civic League?
The Coquitlam Civic League was founded in 2008 by a group of local citizens dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in Coquitlam. We are committed to engaging citizens from all walks of life and ideological persuasions about the values that shape our community.
Are you a political party?
The Coquitlam Civic League is not a political party, is not related to any political party, and has no intention of becoming a political party. Members represent the range of the political spectrum. We are a non-partisan citizen’s advocacy group.
For more information or to contribute, please contact:
Ted Kuntz, Chair of Coquitlam Civic League at tjkuntz@axion.net or 604-942-7134
Values of The Coquitlam Civic League:
- Believes in the democratic process
- Believes in the importance of an informed electorate
- Embraces the diversity of all citizens
- Recognizes the worth of a caring and inclusive community
- Respects the perspectives and contributions of all citizens
- Supports collaborative solution-focused dialogue
- Values accountability, integrity and transparency in decision-making processes
Board of Directors 2008
- Ted Kuntz – Chair
- Marcy Green – Vice Chair
- Kathleen Wallace-Deering - Secretary
- Terri Evans - Treasurer
- Siohban Ashe
Ted Kuntz – is a psychotherapist, author, and consultant. He has worked in Coquitlam since 1979. Ted has served as a director with various local and national organizations including Community Ventures Society, PoCoMo Youth Services Society, SHARE Family and Community Services Society, Rivershed Society of BC, Citizens Examining the Social Impacts of Gambling, PLAN, Plan Institute, Philia, Society for Community Development, and was a charter member of the Port Coquitlam Centennial Rotary Club. Ted is an author and a regular contributor to the Tri City News. Ted was honoured in 2007 with the Chamber of Commerce Lifetime Legacy Award and the Spirit of Community Award for Legacy Leadership.
Marcy Green - is a retired education and training consultant, a grandmother of four, a community volunteer and an actor in community theatre. She was a founding member of the Women’s Centre and Transition House in the Tri-Cities and is presently involved with Beacon Unitarian Church, the Coquitlam Area Gogos and Theatrix Youtheatre. She believes in community building and grass roots organizations that can make a difference in the world.
Kathleen Wallace-Deering - has lived in Coquitlam for the past 25 years, raising 3 children and assisting with her husband's Coquitlam-based small business. Kathleen's children’s first experience of "citizen activism" was delivering flyers in support of the municipal referendum to preserve Mundy Park as an urban forest. She has volunteered in various initiatives to respond to the needs of the most vulnerable in our local and global community. A founding member of the Tri-Cities Housing Coalition and Citizens Examining the Social Impacts of Gambling, Kathleen is currently volunteering as Advocacy Coordinator for the Greater Van Gogos, a network of women supporting the Stephen Lewis Foundation's Grandmothers Campaign to assist Africans grandmothers caring for children who have been orphaned by AIDS. A favourite quotation is "When the people lead, eventually the leaders will follow."
Terri Evans - is an academic whose interests include local and regional politics, planning and policy issues, democratic institutions and practices, and intergovernmental and multijurisdictional relations. Terri's teaching activities focus on developing within students an appreciation of the complexity of and interconnections within the urban landscape, and to inspire them to be thoughtful citizens and stewards. Outside of teaching Terri has worked as a facilitator for the BC Citizens Assembly on Electoral Reform and the Regional Vancouver Urban Observatory. Terri shepherded the Coquitlam Farmer's Market since its inception in 1996.
Siobhan Ashe -