Earlier, we reported Coquitlam First campaigner Brian Bonney, a provincial Liberal field organizer, circulated an email encouraging supporters to vote "no" in an online poll asking whether "the Coquitlam First civic election slate (should) fully disclose the list of contributors to its campaigns last fall?" But he wasn't the only one advocating against disclosure. Writing to three Young Liberal executives, Coquitlam First campaign manager Dave Teixeira notified them "There is a poll on www.tricitynews.com where we are trying to drive up the NO vote. As you guys know a lot of young Liberals, I am hoping you can get them to vote in the poll from their home, work and school computers...Do not forward this message, rather here is a sample (thanks to Brian)." Mr. Teixeira is now Burquitlam MLA Harry Bloy's constituency assistant. The following is a complete copy of that email, which was copied to Mr. Bonney and Liberal field organizer Mark Robertson's party email addresses. Mr. Robertson was Team Burnaby's campaign manager.

From: Dave Teixeira
Date: March 30, 2006 5:51:53 AM PST (CA)
To: Kevin Lee, Chris Sandve, Woosang Lee
Cc: Brian Bonney, Mark Robertson
Subject: URGENT - Need Young Liberals Help

Kevin, Chris and Woosang

I am hoping you can help with an URGENT matter.

There is a poll on www.tricitynews.com where we are trying to drive up the NO vote.

As you guys know a lot of young Liberals, I am hoping you can get them to vote in the poll from their home, work and school computers. The no vote was well in the lead, however, it appears CUPE has sent out similar messages and the vote is going the other way.

The reason for the urgency is that the vote will stop either today or tomorrow - we are not sure.

Thanks for your help - and please let me know you received this.

Do not forward this message, rather here is a sample (thanks to Brian):

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Hello,

Can you do me a favour an click the link below and vote NO in the poll on the right of the page...it will only take a second and I know may people we be very appreciative!

This poll will end sometime today (Thursday) so hopefully you can vote right away! Also, feel free to vote from your home, work or school computer.

Thank you!!

www.tricityenews.com

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Thanks guys...and please let me know that you received this!

Dave.