Earlier, we reported former Non-Partisan Association supporter D.J. Lawrence would be backing Allan De Genova's Vision Vancouver mayoral nomination bid - but not the civic association itself. Asked what he thought about those who are taking out party memberships simply to support his candidacy, Mr. De Genova said, "I guess my other opponents are doing the same thing. They're out to get memberships to get themselves in first. I have to say though the people I am signing-up right now Sean - all the people I'm signing-up - not only are they just signing-up to come out to support me but they are also participating in the party and following me lead. I've always done that with the NPA for 15 years and I will continue to do this for Vision for all the people I sign-up."

Mr. De Genova also added he didn't know Mr. Lawrence. And "I guess he doesn't know the rest of the party yet. But, by the time I'm in, and this guy is working with me he'll know their cousins, uncles, mothers and sisters. But the time I'm finished, they'll all be over at my house having pasta."