Outgoing Port of Vancouver District 1 Commissioner Brian Wolfe said he won’t take any actions that might extend Vancouver Energy lease’s before his term is finished, easing fears that the board would move to block the influence of Commissioner-elect Don Orange.
Wolfe’s is the swing vote between District 3 Commissioner Jerry Oliver, who is a fervent supporter of the proposed oil terminal, and District 2 Commissioner Eric LaBrant, who is firmly against it.
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